Turki Al-Sheikh needs to see a struggle between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder subsequent. It’s a struggle that can entice a lot curiosity from followers worldwide regardless of each former heavyweight champions being properly previous their primes.
Joshua-Wilder is a struggle the boxing world has wished to see for the final decade, however the two have by no means been in a position to put a deal collectively. Deontay’s proper hand is like an previous 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 similar degree 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 struggle in opposition to the previous WBC heavyweight champion Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs), Turki needs him to struggle contender Martin Bakole in Africa. Bakole shall be combating Efe Ajagba in his subsequent struggle.
“I need to see Joshua and Wilder now. If Tyson just isn’t out there, why not Joshua and Wilder?” mentioned Turki Al-Sheikh to talkSport Boxing about eager to make a struggle between lately overwhelmed Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.
“We completed the struggle between Bakole and the Nigerian fighter, Ajagba. After that, we need to see Joshua in opposition to Bakole. Me, I need to see this struggle. Are you aware the place I need to see it? I need to see it in Africa.”
Wilder has a confidence booster in opposition to journeyman Curtis Harper on April twenty sixth on BLK Prime in Atlanta. Given how poor Deontay has appeared within the final 5 years, you’ll be able to’t rule out a victory for the 36-year-old Harper.
Turki hasn’t mentioned whether or not he would nonetheless be thinking about utilizing Deontay as an opponent for AJ if he will get overwhelmed by Harper, however you’d need to assume that might make him ineligible. Wilder’s document could be 1-5 in his final six fights.
It’s unhealthy sufficient that Deontay has misplaced 4 out of his final 5 fights, however a loss to the previous veteran Harper could be a transparent sign that he’s not price utilizing as an opponent for Joshua.
