WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder believes Anthony Joshua is “terrified” of getting in the ring with him.
Via a Boxnation Podcast, the American tore into British boxing’s poster boy.
Take what you want from this picture, but I rather show you than tell you.
Coming soon…#BombZquad #Promise pic.twitter.com/mCCytprelD— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) January 26, 2018
“I know Joshua thinks about it all the time, probably when he sleeps, he thinks about ‘one day this is going to end’, and it could end with Deontay Wilder. I’m the biggest threat in Joshua’s career,” said Wilder.
Both undefeated champions hold devastating knock-out records, but the “Bronze Bomber” insists he has the edge over the Olympic gold medallist.
“I think Joshua is scared to fight me. When you have a guy like me who knocks guys out with a one-punch knockout, you’re going to be terrified,” said Wilder.
Before talks of unification can begin, both men have tricky contests to navigate. Luis Ortiz represents Wilder’s toughest fight to date when they clash in March, four months on from the Cuban failing a drugs test. And Joshua meets WBO champion Joseph Parker – a matchup that’s sold over 70,000 tickets, reaffirming ‘AJ’ as one of the biggest draws in boxing.
Somebody gots to pay for this Sacrifice, The hard work I put my body thru and The dedication I apply to it. @kingkongboxing ima whoop your a$$ boy and this my word ✊? #BombZquad #WilderOrtiz pic.twitter.com/kRSSYpqf78
— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) January 30, 2018
One man, however, not on Wilder’s radar is former Ring Magazine heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, he admitted:
“As a boxer, I’m not too fond of his awkward style. When you’re awkward, it’s very hard for people to beat you.
When you have a guy who’s awkward, whether he’s southpaw or orthodox, you’ve got trouble on your hands because you don’t know what this guy’s going to do and what time he’s going to do it in,” Wilder commented.
Look closely. Sometimes all you need to know is right before your very eyes. You may not see it yet, but the message is clear…. I will be the #UNDISPUTED Heavyweight Champion Of The World when it’s all said and done. But first things first. #WilderOrtiz #March3rd #BombZquad pic.twitter.com/xWEmSXLehG
— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) January 29, 2018
Recent social media activity suggests “The Furious One” is enjoying his boxing again, even declaring love for Mondays.
Another great Monday in the gym, working hard for the comeback big news coming soon, #LoveMondays pic.twitter.com/SRZop797AS
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) January 29, 2018
With Fury back in the mix, 2018 promises to be an exciting year in the “glamour” division.
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