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Turki Al-Sheikh needs to see a battle between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder subsequent. It’s a battle that may entice a lot curiosity from followers worldwide regardless of each former heavyweight champions being properly previous their primes.
Joshua-Wilder is a battle the boxing world has needed to see for the final decade, however the two have by no means been capable of put a deal collectively. Deontay’s proper hand is like an outdated landmine, buried within the earth for 60 years, however nonetheless harmful. If Joshua triggers that proper hand of Deontay’s, he’ll sleep.
Wilder’s profession has sunk decrease than Joshua’s, however they’re each just about on the identical stage chin-wise. Joshua, 35, was crushed in 5 rounds by IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois on September twenty first in London.
Turki’s Plan
If Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) comes by that battle towards the previous WBC heavyweight champion Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs), Turki needs him to battle contender Martin Bakole in Africa. Bakole shall be combating Efe Ajagba in his subsequent battle.
“I want to see Joshua and Wilder now. If Tyson is not available, why not Joshua and Wilder?” mentioned Turki Al-Sheikh to talkSport Boxing about desirous to make a battle between just lately crushed Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.
“We finished the fight between Bakole and the Nigerian fighter, Ajagba. After that, we want to see Joshua against Bakole. Me, I want to see this fight. Do you know where I want to see it? I want to see it in Africa.”
Wilder has a confidence booster towards journeyman Curtis Harper on April twenty sixth on BLK Prime in Atlanta. Given how poor Deontay has appeared within the final 5 years, you possibly can’t rule out a victory for the 36-year-old Harper.
Turki hasn’t mentioned whether or not he would nonetheless be desirous about utilizing Deontay as an opponent for AJ if he will get crushed by Harper, however you’d should assume that will make him ineligible. Wilder’s file can be 1-5 in his final six fights.
It’s dangerous sufficient that Deontay has misplaced 4 out of his final 5 fights, however a loss to the outdated veteran Harper can be a transparent sign that he’s not value utilizing as an opponent for Joshua.
