Anthony Joshua called out by rival Deontay Wilder again for unification heavyweight blockbuster
American boxer has once again demanded the British star go toe-to-toe in the ring, with a 2018 showdown on the horizon
ANTTHONY JOSHUA has been called out by rival Deontay Wilder for a unification heavyweight blockbuster, yet again.
The American boxer, 32, has once again demanded the British star go toe-to-toe with him in the ring, with a 2018 showdown very much on the horizon.
Wilder took to social media to have the latest word in the on-running war of words between him and Joshua.
Wilder tweeted: "Sophia is getting lonely. She needs some sister wives.
"@anthonyfjoshua ... don’t wait, make the date MATE.
"#BombZquad #THEHeavyweightChampionOfTheWorld #SophiaTheBelt #WilderJoshua #Undisputed"
Earlier this month, Wilder called out Joshua, saying he will come to the UK... with AJ "too scared" to head Stateside.
Wilder claimed: "Packing out stadiums looks good but the money and Mecca of boxing is in America.
“But if you want to stay at home like a little girl, this king has no problem travelling to knock out the champion.
"I've been waiting on that fight for a long time now.
"I declare war upon you [Anthony Joshua]. Do you accept my challenge? I know I'm the champion, I know I'm the best. Are you up for the test?"
Joshua bit back though, saying he would "eat" Wilder if they ever met in the ring.
Meanwhile, AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed the pair would do battle in 2018, earlier this month.
Hearn revealed: “It doesn't happen overnight, this is the first meeting, it may go well, it may go terribly, it may go OK. Fans need to know we are being proactive.
"We want the fight. The Wilder fight will happen in 2018 unquestionably. It's just a case of whether it's next, in the summer and, importantly, where."