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Deontay Wilder issues video message to Anthony Joshua

Wednesday 8 November 2017 12:40, UK

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Watch Deontay Wilder call out Anthony Joshua for a fight in 2018 and question whether AJ is 'up for the challenge'

WBC world champion Deontay Wilder has told Anthony Joshua to "stop hiding" and fight him in 2018.

The American has posted a video message on his Instagram account, telling Joshua he is coming for him and questioning whether the British boxer is "up for the challenge".

Wilder defended his WBC belt in emphatic style on Saturday night, knocking out Bermane Stiverne in the first round in Brooklyn.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 04: Deontay Wilder punches Bermane Stiverne during their rematch for Wilder's WBC heavyweight title at the Barclays Center on Nove
Image: Wilder defended his WBC belt at the weekend after knocking out Bermane Stiverne in the opening round

After that fight, Wilder declared "war" on Joshua and now he has added to that, telling AJ to "shut up" if he won't fight him.

Watch Wilder's message to AJ in the video above!

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Watch Jarrell Miller against Marius Wach on a New York bill that also includes Daniel Jacobs versus Luis Arias, along with Conor Benn's US debut from 3am this Sunday, live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event.

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