Friday 3 November 2017 09:52, UK
Promoter Eddie Hearn says a unification fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder belongs at Wembley next summer.
WBC heavyweight champion Wilder, who is preparing to defend his belt against Bermane Stiverne on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Action from 1am, has recently "declared war" on Joshua, also saying he could knock out fellow Brit Dillian Whyte easily.
A blockbuster showdown between the Alabama knockout artist and WBA and IBF belt-holder Joshua could take place in 2018 and Joshua's promoter Hearn, when asked if it was a summer centrepiece that belongs at Wembley, replied "Yes".
"We want three fights for Joshua next year. He has his WBA mandatory, which is decided in the next few weeks, Joseph Parker, Deontay Wilder and maybe Tyson Fury.
The Wilder fight must happen. At the moment, it is nowhere near as big as it could and should be, but I know what the fans want, they want it now.
"Fury could be back in March or April, but he will want a fight or two to get back in the mix and also for people to start believing again, he talks a lot of positivity but rarely is it shown.
"One fight next year for 'AJ' will definitely be abroad whether that is in the States, Africa or the Middle East.
"The Wilder fight must happen. The promoter in me wants to make it as big as possible. At the moment, it is nowhere near as big as it could and should be, but I know what the fans want, they want it now.
"The good news for everybody is that Joshua will fight anyone, you haven't got to worry about him saying no, he fought Charles Martin in his 16th fight, Wladimir Klitschko in his 19th. He's not afraid to step in or step up."
Watch Deontay Wilder defend his WBC world heavyweight title against Bermane Stiverne, live on Sky Sports, in the early hours of Sunday morning at 1am. Before that, Dmitry Bivol, Jamie McDonnell, Dereck Chisora and Scott Quigg box in Monte Carlo, live on Sky Sports from 7pm this Saturday.
