Anthony Joshua wasted no time in reigniting his rivalry with Deontay Wilder following his impressive victory over Otto Wallin. In a post-fight interview oozing with confidence, Joshua declared himself ready to dismantle Wilder “right now.”
This fiery callout comes after months of speculation surrounding a potential Joshua-Wilder clash. The heavyweight division’s two former champions have been circling each other for years, with fight negotiations repeatedly stalling.
Joshua’s dominant performance against Wallin served as a clear message. He looked sharp, powerful, and seemingly back to his best after a few setbacks. With renewed momentum, Joshua appears eager to capitalize and settle his unfinished business with Wilder.
However, Wilder’s recent knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang casts a shadow over the potential fight. While a victory over Wallin is certainly a confidence booster for Joshua, some might argue it doesn’t definitively answer questions about his ability to conquer a revitalized Wilder.
Regardless of the skepticism, Joshua’s comments have undoubtedly ignited excitement amongst boxing fans. The prospect of these two colossal punchers finally colliding in the ring is a dream scenario for many.
Whether Wilder will answer Joshua’s challenge and step back into the ring against him remains to be seen. One thing is certain – the heavyweight division is heating up, and this war of words between Joshua and Wilder is sure to keep fight fans on the edge of their seats.
