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Anthony Joshua receives Deontay Wilder challenge as American champion calls for London ‘mega fight’

WBC champ proposes winner-takes-all showdown after AJ beat ring legend Wladimir Klitschko with 11th-round stoppage

Jamie Gordon

Published: 9:30, 30 Apr 2017
Updated: 11:00, 30 Apr 2017

DEONTAY WILDER wants a London "mega fight" against Anthony Joshua.

The American WBC champ was ringside to see AJ KO Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley to announce himself as a heavyweight superstar.

Anthony Joshua toppled Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round of an epic bout — Anthony Joshua toppled Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round of an epic boutCredit: Getty Images

And Wilder, 31, wasted no time in challenging the IBF and WBA 'super' belt holder - even vowing to fight him on foreign soil.

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He told SkySports: "Like I said before, it's all about unification now.

"I want to do my thing and go get those other belts.

Deontay Wilder was ringside to watch AJ retain his belts — Deontay Wilder was ringside to watch AJ retain his beltsCredit: AP:Associated Press

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Joshua could be tempted into a unification bout at Wembley — Joshua could be tempted into a unification bout at WembleyCredit: Getty Images

"At the end of the year, we have a mega fight. Winner takes all, considered the best man on the planet.

"I'm very comfortable over here. I love coming over here. Every time I come over here I get much love, so if I had to come over here, I would come with open arms, without hesitation."

Bronze Bomber Wilder has won all of his 38 bouts — Bronze Bomber Wilder has won all of his 38 boutsCredit: Getty Images

Wilder clashed with David Haye's conqueror Tony Bellew at the weigh-in but the pair were more controlled when they reunited on TV.

And the big hitter - unbeaten in 38 fights - claimed he would happily take on the Liverpool fighter to set up a meeting with Joshua, 27.

Klitschko has a rematch clause in his contract — Klitschko has a rematch clause in his contractCredit: Reuters

Tony Bellew is inching closer to a clash with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder — Tony Bellew is inching closer to a clash with WBC champ WilderCredit: Richard Pelham

He added: "I'm down for whatever. You beat David Haye, that's put you on your high horse. A fight with me and you, that's what the fans are beating up right now.

"I'm down for whatever, Tony. Whatever the fans want. What better way to make my name even bigger in England?"

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