American WBC World Heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder has thrown a $50million fight at Anglo-Nigerian WBO, IBF, WBA and IBO heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua.
Wilder, wild, smart and fast revealed AJ stands the chance of winning $50million(£39.4m) if he emerges victorious in the fight at a still to be determined location. Wilder demands the fight should hold in the United States, in front of his people while AJ has already built a story with the fans at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. However, Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter and AJ’s representative claims they will give the bout a serious consideration if Wilder shows them the money.
“It’s a great move from Deontay. It makes everyone say: ‘You’ve got to take the fight now’,” added Hearn.
“We really want to do the fight in the UK because we’ve built something special there.
“But if there’s substantial money to do it elsewhere we will definitely look at it. In my opinion it’s got to be in the UK or possibly Vegas.
“It’s not a case of we sign the contract and they go and raise the money. If you’ve got it – show us it and then we can talk.
“I spoke to AJ – he knows the situation but we want to know if it’s real. We want to see the money and know were it is.
“There’s a real strong chance this fight could happen – we’re not looking to be difficult.”
Hearn said earlier this month that the WBA has ordered the Briton to enter into negotiations with mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin.
Wilder added: “Tell Eddie Hearn to let you personally check his email this time. By the way, I sent your manager Rob McCracken the email as well.
“I am looking forward to our meeting in the ring.”
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