Anthony Joshua Agrees On Requirements To Face Deontay Wilder, But There Are Still Those Who Block

British boxer, Anthony Joshua. (Photo: Twitter @anthonyjoshua)

JAKARTA - Anthony Joshua is reported to have approved the requirements needed to realize the fight against Deontay Wilder. However, there is one thing that still needs to be resolved.

Who will host the fight is still a question mark. Previously, there was a discourse that this duel would be held in Saudi Arabia, but it was canceled.

Promoter Eddie Hearn himself admits that it is difficult to find a location in order to get large funds. However, he claimed all details had been agreed upon.

"We have agreed to the money. We have agreed to everything. We are waiting for the official contract, but we will not wait forever," Hearn said as quoted by The Sun.

AJ has expressed his desire to meet Wilder. However, Hearn said the British boxer will still fight again this year, regardless of whether Wilder is his opponent or not.

"He (Joshua) wants Wilder. If that can't be done, he wants to stay active," Hearn told BBC Five Live.

"If he fights in December, it will be three fights in eight months which is a great deal for him. People keep saying he has to fight once again and then fight Wilder, but we don't think so."

"If the result is like that, let it be and nothing surprises me. There are Filip Hrgovic and Andy Ruiz Jr, but that may not happen in this country," he continued.