AJ making plans to rule the world but it will be on ‘my terms’
ANTHONY Joshua has told Deontay Wilder that any showdown between the pair will be on “my terms” after outlining his plans to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
The 28-year-old last fought in October when he defeated Carlos Takam by TKO at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to defend his IBF and WBA titles.
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, commented after the fight that both WBC champion Wilder and WBO champion Joseph Parker were being lined up for contests in 2018. But Wilder, who “declared war” on his British rival immediately after stopping Bermane Stiverne inside a round in the early hours of Sunday morning, has accused Hearn of deliberately delaying the negotiations.
“Eddie is ducking me more so than Joshua,” he told the BBC. “If you want to stay at home like a little girl, this king has no problem travelling to knock out the champion.”
However, Joshua has denied that he is the one dragging his heels, insisting that Hearn is doing all he can to arrange the fight.
“I’m serious about becoming undisputed heavyweight champion of the world,” he said. “We’re just making sure that a lot of these guys who are making noise will back up what they’re saying.
“But if Wilder’s not making an offer we’ll do it on my terms. Present him with an offer and see how they feel about that offer.”
Joshua also said he would preferably have an arrangement in place with Wilder by Christmas so he can begin his fight preparations in the first week of January.
“It’s no problem if Wilder wants to fight early next year, but no offers have been made to me,” he added.