Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder ‘not signed’, Eddie Hearn insists amid rumours of two-fight deal
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eddie Hearn has insisted that no contract has been signed for Anthony Joshua to box Deontay Wilder, amid rumours that a two-fight deal has been agreed. Rafael reported that a contract is expected to be signed ahead of Joshua and Wilder’s respective fights on Saturday, where “AJ” boxes Otto Wallin on the same card as Wilder’s contest with Joseph Parker. Nothing agreed, and all irrelevant until Saturday night has finished.” American Wilder had said of Joshua moments earlier: “Honestly I see a man that’s been focusing on the task that lies at hand. New Zealand’s Parker is a former opponent of Joshua, a former world champion like Wilder, and a teammate of Fury, with whom Wilder contested a trilogy between 2018 and 2021.