Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder could happen this year

Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) and Deontay Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) could face each other in Saudi Arabia this year.

Speaking in a recent interview with “TalkSport”, Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority said that he wants to see fight Joshua vs. Wilder.

“If you want something about the British markets, I want to see [Anthony] Joshua and [Deontay] Wilder now.” Turki Alalshikh stated to TalkSport earlier this week. “We finished the deal with [Martin] Bakole against the Nigerian fighter. [Efe] Ajagba, or something like that. We finished that as they must do it, because this is mandatory for the IBF.”

He continued, “Then after that, we are open to seeing Joshua also against Bakole. I want to see this fight right, I want to see it but you know where I want to see it. I want to see it in Africa… Why not Joshua and Wilder?”

Joshua was talking about fight with Tyson Fury, but Fury decided to retire.