Don't mourn the death of Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder yet, because Eddie Hearn has something to say

Expectations for the match between anthony joshua and deontay wilder It remains as strong as ever. There was some concern among boxing fans as to whether it would come to fruition, but eddie hearn A central figure in these discussions, he suggested that fighting was not permanently ruled out.

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder was scheduled to take place in March of this year. But Wilder didn't win. joseph parker In December, the battle broke down. Now, in a surprising turn of events, the Bronze Bombers will be playing their next game looking to avenge last year's loss. Zhang Jirayi Competed on a 5v5 card as part of Eddie Hearn's Matchroom team. Eddie Hearn answers hot questions about a potential AJ vs. Wilder fight as Hearn and Wilder prepare for the upcoming June 1st mega-event.

Will fans be able to watch AJ vs. Wilder?

In a short conversation with boxing social, Hearn, AJ's promoter was asked about the possibility of the match happening. Fully confident that would happen, he emphasized that his fighters still aspire to it and are ready to take it on. he explained, “Joshua has proven time and time again that he can fight anyone. He wants to fight Wilder. He lost his battle and his bones were broken. So he will be rooting for Zhang to be defeated so they can fight someday. ”

The fighters have wanted to meet for more than seven years. In 2019, AJ's team offered the University of Alabama heavyweight two fights for $100 million. That didn't happen, but so did the offer the latter made to Joshua a few years later, specifically a $50 million offer. The closest a fight seemed to come was when Saudi Arabia got involved. However, that all came to an end, and the fate of the battle was shrouded in uncertainty.

But uncertainty doesn't prevent fighters from holding out hope that a fight will happen. Wilder, too, remains rooting for that to happen someday.

There's still hope

Wilder has been in do-or-die situations throughout his career. The slump in his performance that has continued for some time can only be recovered if he defeats Zhang Zhilei this summer. At the beginning of his speech, standing next to Hearn, he said: “I've been through a lot. You know me, right? I had to pick myself up, I had to pick myself up, but things just didn't happen overnight. Things aren't going to change. So you have to keep working and keep trying until you get what you want. Come fight night. Well, we'll see if we can win.”

If he defeats Chan, it will likely open up his chances to fight AJ considering AJ doesn't have an opponent for the next few months. Speaking to the BBC, the 'Bronze Bomber' pointed out: “I've always said it before. It would be a shame if we didn't fight each other. All we need is that one fight, that one night. June 1st will be that night, that fight. Deontay Wilder The head gets knocked off and the world goes crazy. And then it's Wilder vs. Joshua again. They want it.”

For the sake of argument, let's assume Deontay Wilder, known for his knockout skills, returns. Who do you think will win between him and Anthony Joshua? Choose your choice in the comments section below.