Anthony Joshua wants showdown with Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder next year as unification talks are set to begin
Watford-born bruiser has insisted he can defeat anyone in his path after being called out for his silence since the weekend's epic showdown
ANTHONY JOSHUA has insisted he is ready to fight Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder following their epic encounter on the weekend.
The bout ended in a controversial draw when the judges delivered harsh verdicts against the Gypsy King.
Fury claimed everyone knew he should have been crowned the victor - labelling Mexican judge Alejandro Rochin a "disgrace" for his Wilder-favouring scorecard.
And following the fight all eyes were on Joshua, with reports stating he was set to box the winner of LA bout.
Now, the IBF, WBA and WBO champion has finally spoken out on social media after being criticised over his silence.
In response to reports of Wilder interest, AJ tweeted: "What took this fool so long? Like we ain't been interested?!! Anyway well done Fury!
"They wanted to get you because they assumed you was finished!! I'll give you a fair one when you're ready! Either one of you!"
SunSport reported that Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn was flying out to LA to try resurrect talks of a Wembley-Wilder bout.
Hearn told the : "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.
"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."
Both Wilder and Fury called for an immediate rematch after their fight - with the Manchester boxer labelling Joshua a "chicken" immediately after the result was delivered.
And in an Instagram post, Wilder claimed he did enough to defend his WBC belt and was excited for a rematch with Fury.
He wrote: "To beat the champion you must dominate the champ and to me I was the more aggressive fighter and landed the more effective punches.
"You saw the best Fury but you did not get the best Wilder and I still managed to get the job done."
"I can't wait for WilderFury2 to end the controversial talk around the world once and for all!"
But if Hearn's talks progress, it looks like it will be Wilder who takes the spot for a mouthwatering unification bout with Joshua on April 13.
