Boxing News

News

  • News
  • Podcast
  • Book Online
  • Watch Online
  • Pundits
  • Boxing on Sky
  • Video
  • Sky Bet
  • Get Sky Sports

Deontay Wilder very interested in Anthony Joshua fight, says American's co-manager Shelly Finkel

By Richard Damerell

Last Updated: 04/12/18 6:17am

Deontay Wilder is "very interested" in a blockbuster world title fight with Anthony Joshua, says the WBC champion's co-manager Shelly Finkel.

Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight title following a split decision draw with Tyson Fury in Los Angeles at the weekend, and the American's team will now discuss options for his next fight, including a battle with Joshua for the right to become the division's undisputed champion.

Book Whyte vs Chisora 2 online here

1:19
Deontay Wilder wants an undisputed title fight with Anthony Joshua or a rematch with Tyson Fury
Deontay Wilder wants an undisputed title fight with Anthony Joshua or a rematch with Tyson Fury

Negotiations for a fight between Wilder and Joshua, the WBA 'super' IBF and WBO champion, broke down earlier this year, but Finkel is willing to resume, provided that details of his talks with Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn remain private.

"We're very interested in the fight," Finkel exclusively told Sky Sports. "If he wants to be professional and keep it in a private discussion, I'm open to it.

Co-manager Shelly Finkel is open to a fight between Wilder and Joshua
Co-manager Shelly Finkel is open to a fight between Wilder and Joshua

"If everything is in the paper, I have no desire to discuss anything, and let him go fight who he wants."

Joshua's promoter Hearn has maintained that Wilder is the No 1 choice of opponent for the unified champion's next scheduled title defence at Wembley Stadium on April 13.

Asked about a Joshua-Wilder fight, Hearn told Sky Sports: "Let's see what happens."

Also See:

  • Fury denied WBC title in draw
  • Book Whyte vs Chisora now!
  • Fury: The world knows I won
  • 'I was a phoenix rising from the ashes'
Tyson Fury is targeting a second fight with Wilder
Tyson Fury is targeting a second fight with Wilder

Fury has also called for a rematch with Wilder in the aftermath of his dramatic battle against Wilder at the Staples Center, with the British challenger insisting he deserved a points victory.

"Listen 100 per cent we'll do the rematch, but we're going to go away, recalculate, see what's going to happen, get back together," said Fury.

Trending

  • 1
    Claressa Shields: 98 per cent of men could not beat me
  • 2
    Merson Says: Liverpool, Chelsea can't afford to lose
  • 3
    Arteta: My fault if Nketiah doesn't play more
  • 4
    Klopp: I'm much better manager after Liverpool problems
  • 5
    Stokes: Kohli exchange shows our passion
  • 6
    Ritchie apologises following training ground dispute
  • 7
    Tuchel: Klopp and I not half as close as people think
  • 8
    FREE LIVE STREAM: LPGA Drive On Championship
  • 9
    Prutton's Championship predictions
  • 10
    Phillips talks Van Dijk influence, Kabak and top-four hopes
  • Video
  • Latest News
  • Home
  • Sports
    • Football
    • F1
    • Cricket
    • Rugby Union
    • Rugby League
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • NFL
    • Olympics
    • Tennis
    • Racing
    • Darts
    • NBA
    • Netball
    • GAA
    • MMA
    • More Sports
  • Scores
  • Video
  • TV
  • Sky Bet
  • Games
  • More
    • Transfer Centre
    • Live on Sky
    • Get Sky Sports
    • TV Shows
    • TV Guide
    • Competitions
    • Sky Go
    • Now TV
    • Kick It Out
    • Black Lives Matter
    • Podcasts
    • Mobile
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • Contact Us
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Sky Sports
    • Get Sky Sports
    • Sky Sports Apps
    • Sportinglife.com
    • TEAMtalk.com
    • Football365.com
  • Partners
    • Sky Bet
    • Fantasy Football
    • Super 6
    • Planet Rugby
    • Golf365
    • Planet F1
    • Cricket365
  • Sky Sports Channels
    • Sky Sports Main Event
    • Sky Sports Premier League
    • Sky Sports Football
    • Sky Sports Cricket
    • Sky Sports Golf
    • Sky Sports Racing
    • Sky Sports F1
    • Sky Sports Action
    • Sky Sports Arena
    • Sky Sports News
    • Sky Sports Mix
  • More Sky Sites
    • Sky.com
    • Sky News
    • Sky Group
    • Sky For Businesses
    • NOW TV
    • Sky Communal TV
    • Bigger Picture
    • Store Locator
    • Work for Sky
    • Advertise With Us
    • Sky TV Accessories
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy & Cookies Notice
  • Privacy Options
  • Accessibility Information
  • Contact Us

©2021 Sky UK