Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua hint at overdue heavyweight fight

5 Apr 2026 • 7:13 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua exchanged words at the O2 Arena, hinting at a potential heavyweight contest between the two.
  • Following his 45th professional victory against Derek Chisora, Wilder told Joshua 'let's do it' as their paths crossed.
  • Joshua made his first public appearance since the death of close friends in December, attending the event with promoter Eddie Hearn.
  • The two-time world heavyweight champion has been keeping a low profile following a fatal car crash in Nigeria.
  • A fight between Wilder and Joshua has been long-anticipated by the boxing community, despite neither currently holding a world heavyweight belt.

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