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Deontay Wilder claims Anthony joshua would rather retire than fight him: ‘When I lost did you see how happy he was?’

Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua would rather retire than fight him did you see how happy he wasOff the back of his upset decision loss to former champion, Joseph Parker over the course of the weekend…

Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua would rather retire than fight him did you see how happy he was

Off the back of his upset decision loss to former champion, Joseph Parker over the course of the weekend in Saudi Arabia, former WBC heavyweight king, Deontay Wilder has shockingly claimed that long-time rumored foe, Anthony Joshua was set to retire – rather than fight him, if he beat Parker.

Wilder, a former undisputed WBC heavyweight titleholder, co-headlined a ‘Day of Reckoning’ billed card in Riyadh over the course of the weekend, suffering a one-sided unanimous judging loss to Parker, failing to mount any real significant offense over the course of their 12 round distance.

And in the night’s headliner, Watford-born puncher managed to extend his winning run to three straight fights, landing a corner’s stoppage TKO win over Swedish contender, Otto Wallin.

However, in the days ahead of the event in the Middle East, reports emerged confirming how Wilder and Joshua were set to agree terms on a two-fight deal – if both of them won their respective fights on Friday night.

Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua was set to retire

And in the immediate aftermath of his loss to Parker, with the kibosh now placed on a long-rumored bout between the two, Wilder claims he heard Joshua was set to retire rather than fight him if he won.

“They really don’t want that fight,” Deontay Wilder told 78SPORTSTV.” When I lost did you see how happy he (Anthony Joshua) was coming out? ‘Now I can escape.’ I broke out laughing. I made him able to perform like that. He was like, ‘I ain’t gotta fight Wilder.’”

“The rumor was he was talking about retiring if I won,” Deontay Wilder explained. “March 9., the fight still can go on. But this is a perfect way for them to get out.”

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Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou reacts to Deontay Wilder’s shocking loss to Joseph Parker

Francis Ngannou and Deontay WilderFormer UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is chomping at the bit to fight Deontay Wilder after ‘The Bronze Bomber’…

Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is chomping at the bit to fight Deontay Wilder after ‘The Bronze Bomber’ suffered a shocking loss at the hands of Joseph Parker.

Wilder returned to the ring more than a year removed from his first-round knockout of Robert Helenius as part of the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card in Riyadh. Hoping to fight his way back into title contention, Wilder appeared to suffer from a severe bout of ring rust as he failed to offer much in the way of offense throughout the 36-minute affair.

In the end, Parker scored a decisive unanimous decision, shocking the live crowd and leaving many to wonder if the 38-year-old pugilist’s best days are behind him.

Rumored to be in talks for a fight with ‘The Bronze Bomber’ either inside a cage or the ring sometime in 2024, Francis Ngannou offered his immediate reaction to Wilder’s lopsided loss on social media.

“Licking my lips after watching this fight,” Ngannou wrote on X.

Ngannou and Wilder Have been linked to a clash in 2024

Francis Ngannou shook the boxing world to its core in October, going toe-to-toe with perhaps the greatest fighter on the planet, Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ even put Fury on the canvas at one point, but ultimately came up short on the somewhat controversial scorecards. Since then, every top 10 heavyweight has been itching to test their skills against the MMA star. That includes Deontay Wilder who suggested that a fight between the two could happen either in the boxing ring or inside the PFL Smart Cage next year.

After Wilder’s poor showing against Joseph Parker, it’s safe to say Francis Ngannou likes his chances whether it’s in four-ounce gloves or eight-ounce ones.

Joseph Parker shocks the world, dominates Deontay Wilder en Route to UD win- Joshua vs. Wallin Highlights

Joseph Parker vs. Deontay WilderJoseph Parker has shocked the world. Stepping into the squared circle eight weeks removed from this third-round knockout against…

Joseph Parker vs. Deontay Wilder

Joseph Parker has shocked the world.

Stepping into the squared circle eight weeks removed from this third-round knockout against Simon Kean to capture the vacant IBF and WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight titles, the Kiwi scored the biggest win of his boxing career, besting knockout artist Deontay Wilder after 12 rounds of dominance.

It was clear from the get-go that Wilder’s game plan was to counter, looking for the big right hand against Parker.

Parker had a similar game plan, looking to land his own right hand. But the New Zealand native was much more effective at mixing up his strikes, attacking Wilder upstairs and down with the jab and rendering Wilder’s signature power powerless by putting the big man on his backfoot throughout the 36-minute affair.

In the eighth round, Parker nearly put Wilder away with a nasty overhand right that caught ‘The Bronze Bomber‘ flush. Parker looked to end things early with a flurry of strikes, but Wilder managed to hang on, narrowly escaping the round with his chin intact.

Clearly down on the scorecards, Wilder attempted to let his hands go in the final round, but by then, Parker had already figured out how to defend his singular attack and largely clinched his way to what would be a certain victory.

Official Result: Joseph Parker def. Deontay Wilder via unanimous decision (118-111, 118-110, 120-108)

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Breaking – Anthony Joshua – Deontay Wilder fight in the works for March next in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next yearAhead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders,…

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next year

Ahead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder reportedly have a deal in place currently, to fight against each other on March 9. next – as part of another blockbuster show in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight world champion, is slated to headline next weekend’s Riyadh Season card in the Middle East, taking on Swedish heavyweight contender, Otto Wallin over the course of a main event clash.

As for Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight gold holder has been sidelined since October of last year, however, returns to fight former world champion, Joseph Parker in the co-main event of next weekend’s card in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua expected to fight Deontay Wilder next March

And according to a report from ESPN, amid years of speculation linking the duo to a massive heavyweight showdown, a deal is currently in the place for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to fight each other on March 9.

“Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have a deal in place for a March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia, sources tell ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on X. “The former heavyweight champs compete in separate bouts Dec. 23 and they must win to keep the bout intact. Joshua fights Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker.” 

Watford native, Joshua has enjoyed a two-fight winning streak since dropping his belts to Oleksandr Usyk – defeating Jermaine Franklin in April of this year.

Back in August, Joshua managed to land a devastating seventh round finish over common-foe, Robert Helenius at The O2 Arena in London. 

In his most recent outing, Tuscaloosa native, Wilder managed to snap a two-fight losing skid to current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, stopping Helenius in the opening round of their Brooklyn headliner in October of last year. 

Who wins in a future fight: Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder?

Breaking – Anthony Joshua – Deontay Wilder fight in the works for March next in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next yearAhead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders,…

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next year

Ahead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder reportedly have a deal in place currently, to fight against each other on March 9. next – as part of another blockbuster show in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight world champion, is slated to headline next weekend’s Riyadh Season card in the Middle East, taking on Swedish heavyweight contender, Otto Wallin over the course of a main event clash.

As for Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight gold holder has been sidelined since October of last year, however, returns to fight former world champion, Joseph Parker in the co-main event of next weekend’s card in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua expected to fight Deontay Wilder next March

And according to a report from ESPN, amid years of speculation linking the duo to a massive heavyweight showdown, a deal is currently in the place for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to fight each other on March 9.

“Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have a deal in place for a March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia, sources tell ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on X. “The former heavyweight champs compete in separate bouts Dec. 23 and they must win to keep the bout intact. Joshua fights Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker.” 

Watford native, Joshua has enjoyed a two-fight winning streak since dropping his belts to Oleksandr Usyk – defeating Jermaine Franklin in April of this year.

Back in August, Joshua managed to land a devastating seventh round finish over common-foe, Robert Helenius at The O2 Arena in London. 

In his most recent outing, Tuscaloosa native, Wilder managed to snap a two-fight losing skid to current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, stopping Helenius in the opening round of their Brooklyn headliner in October of last year. 

Who wins in a future fight: Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder?

Breaking – Anthony Joshua – Deontay Wilder fight in the works for March next in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next yearAhead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders,…

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next year

Ahead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder reportedly have a deal in place currently, to fight against each other on March 9. next – as part of another blockbuster show in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight world champion, is slated to headline next weekend’s Riyadh Season card in the Middle East, taking on Swedish heavyweight contender, Otto Wallin over the course of a main event clash.

As for Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight gold holder has been sidelined since October of last year, however, returns to fight former world champion, Joseph Parker in the co-main event of next weekend’s card in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua expected to fight Deontay Wilder next March

And according to a report from ESPN, amid years of speculation linking the duo to a massive heavyweight showdown, a deal is currently in the place for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to fight each other on March 9.

“Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have a deal in place for a March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia, sources tell ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on X. “The former heavyweight champs compete in separate bouts Dec. 23 and they must win to keep the bout intact. Joshua fights Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker.” 

Watford native, Joshua has enjoyed a two-fight winning streak since dropping his belts to Oleksandr Usyk – defeating Jermaine Franklin in April of this year.

Back in August, Joshua managed to land a devastating seventh round finish over common-foe, Robert Helenius at The O2 Arena in London. 

In his most recent outing, Tuscaloosa native, Wilder managed to snap a two-fight losing skid to current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, stopping Helenius in the opening round of their Brooklyn headliner in October of last year. 

Who wins in a future fight: Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder?