After witnessing Deontay Wilder’s surprising defeat at the hands of Joseph Parker, reigning IBF, WBO, and WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has broken his silence. The shocking showdown has led to questions about the future of Joshua’s anticipated faceoff with Wilder. Will the fight still happen? Joshua gives his take.
In the brutal world of heavyweight boxing, outcomes can shift unexpectedly. Joshua, known for his agile punches and calculated movements, expressed his views following Wilder’s defeat. The defeat was not just a hit on Wilder’s record, but may also affect the meticulously planned boxing calendar for the year.
Ranked as one of the top fighters globally, Wilder’s loss to Parker has caused a stir within the sport’s community. Joshua, who had earlier expressed his incumbent rivalry with the US boxer, felt the shockwaves too. He said, “Boxing is a tricky business. One day you’re at the top, the next you face unexpected setbacks. I still believe Deontay is a worthy opponent, a tough competitor. But for now, we have to see how he bounces back from this.”
The English boxer, known for his magnanimity despite his ceaseless victories, acknowledges the sport’s unpredictable nature. The highly anticipated Joshua-Wilder bout had fans and sports analysts on their toes. However, the recent turn of events has them speculating on whether the mega fight will happen or not.
A match between Wilder and Joshua is expected to be a pay-per-view blockbuster, considering their fan bases and previous records. Not to mention, countless online sports forums and boxing communities are regularly filled with debates and predictions on the potential outcome. The anticipation of a fight between two fighters of such calibre is enough to set the boxing world alight.
Joshua has held his WBA, IBF, and WBO titles since 2016 and has made it clear that he wants to add Wilder’s WBC green belt to his collection. If Wilder had emerged victorious against Parker, fans would have expected to see a tense battle, an all-out war between undisputed champions. Now, however, Wilder’s loss puts a big question on the Joshua-Wilder fight.
While Joshua’s comments suggest he is still very much willing to face Wilder, he acknowledges the setback might influence their timeline, “I’m not backing down, if anything, this has made me more intrigued about the fight. I’m looking forward to it. However, it’s not just about me wanting it. There’s more to arranging fights than just the boxers’ willingness.”
Joshua’s comments reflect his professional ethos and sportsman spirit. Undeterred by the unpredictability of boxing bouts, he expressed his readiness to face Wilder despite his unexpected loss. For Joshua, the fight means more than just a winning title; it’s about proving himself against a worthy opponent.
With Wilder expected to recover and come back stronger, fans can anticipate an exhilarating showdown in the future, a fight where two titanic boxers take each other on. After all, the somewhat hallowed world of heavyweight boxing thrives on these unexpected turns of fortune.
The future may be unclear, but both Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua are fighters by nature. In this high-stakes game, the next sound is always the bell, and both these boxers will give anything to answer it. Will the mega fight happen? Only time will tell, but as Joshua puts it, “It’s not a question of if. It’s when.”
As the boxing community waits with bated breath, all eyes are on the progress of Wilder. A setback could either temporarily freeze plans or add a dose of high-octane fuel to a much-awaited face-off with Joshua. One thing is certain – when these two powerhouses meet, it’s going to be an epic fight to remember.
