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ED OVER HEELS

Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn to hold talks with Deontay Wilder camp this week over April Wembley showdown

The Bronze Bomber knocked Tyson Fury down twice in their bout on the weekend as judges scored the contest a draw

EDDIE HEARN has revealed he will resurrect talks with Deontay Wilder's team in Los Angeles this week ahead of a possible bout against Anthony Joshua at Wembley.

The WBC heavyweight champion retained his title at the Staples Center controversially against Tyson Fury after judges scored the contest a draw.

 Deontay Wilder retained his WBC title after he drew with Tyson Fury
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Deontay Wilder retained his WBC title after he drew with Tyson FuryCredit: PA:Press Association/PA Images
 Anthony Joshua has made no secret of his desire to hold all the belts in the heavyweight division
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Anthony Joshua has made no secret of his desire to hold all the belts in the heavyweight divisionCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Wilder, 33, put the Gypsy King down twice during the fight, but was outboxed against the Brit star who deserved to have his hands raised as victor.

Immediately after the clash, both men called for a rematch, but the Bronze Bomber could potentially be involved in a huge unification bout against AJ on April 13.

A rematch against Dillian Whyte remains the most likely option should he defeat bitter foe Dereck Chisora later this month.

Hearn took to Twitter earlier today to reveal he was flying out to LA, and speaking to the , the 39-year-old claimed AJ against Wilder remains a possibility.

Tyson Fury recalls the moment he got back on his feet in the fight against Deontay Wilder during a Good Morning Britain interview
 Wilder put Fury down in both the ninth and 12th round at the Staples Center
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Wilder put Fury down in both the ninth and 12th round at the Staples CenterCredit: Alamy Live News
 Olympic gold medallist Joshua is the current holder of the WBA, WBO and the IBF belts
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Olympic gold medallist Joshua is the current holder of the WBA, WBO and the IBF beltsCredit: PA:Press Association

He said: "First we need to find out what is happening with a Wilder-Fury rematch and whether the rematch clause we are hearing about is what it seems.

"'If anything, the way that fight went on Saturday works in our favour in terms of getting Wilder. That has always been the fight we want because he has the last belt.

"Now, let's say he had beat Fury in two rounds - the negotiation will be a lot harder than after a draw where many think he was lucky to keep his WBC title. That goes in our favour.

"It might also be the case that Wilder fancies his chances in a punch-out with AJ rather than another go at Fury. As far as AJ is concerned, he will fight anyone. He would love Wilder next and he has always wanted Fury.

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"I am going out to LA and we will talk (with Wilder's representatives) this week. It is a fight we definitely want for April and will work hard to make."

While he added: "Before we were looking at Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte or Dereck Chisora if he beats Whyte for April 13. Now we can put Fury on that list.

"I have spoken to Joshua since Saturday and his position is unchanged - he believes he will stop anyone put in front of him.

"I was very impressed with Fury on Saturday. I had him winning the fight by two rounds."

Joshua though has sparked furore on social media after he liked a tweet which said he will never fight either Fury or Wilder.

Meanwhile, Billy Joe Saunders has been left outraged after Fury failed to get the decision against Wilder, as he tweeted: "Some time you have to think is boxing corrupt and fixed."

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