The two former heavyweight champions are widely reported to
be in discussions for what would be one of the most fiercely anticipated fights
in recent years.
Joshua is on the lookout for a new opponent after recovering
from back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk with victory over Jermaine Franklin
earlier this month, while Wilder beat Robert Helenius in October after
consecutive losses to Tyson Fury.
Both fighters are keen to work their way up the rankings to
earn another shot at the titles and, with the pair having history with Fury and
Usyk, a meeting in the ring is a favoured option for many fans.
Should a blockbuster clash in Saudi Arabia occur, Wilder is
confident he would see off Joshua with a knockout.
“What we expecting? I’m gonna just put it like this, I’ll
just keep it sweet, I’m gonna give Saudi their first knockout victim,” he told
ES News.
Earlier this week, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed he
was travelling to the Far East to discuss the potential fight.
Remarkably, the proposals are to have Wilder and Joshua face
off on the same card as a unification bout between Fury and Usyk.
“There have definitely been conversations that have taken
place, just of plans, where people would like to host Fury against Usyk and AJ
against Wilder on the same night.
“It will cost a lot of money, but it would be epic, and we
will have those conversations,” Hearn told iFL TV.
Last week, Fury dismissed those rumours on social media but,
in his latest update, promised fans of a “monstrous” fight in his return to the
ring.
“I’ve got some massive, massive news coming. An imminent fight date, an absolutely
monstrous fight. Keep tuned because the WBC heavyweight king is back in action,
coming very, very soon,” the ‘Gypsy King’ said.