Former lineal heavyweight championship Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are scheduled to fight once more in 2020. The “Gypsy King” was controversially denied the chance to leave USA with the WBO belt after a stunning performance away from home in December 2018.
Speaking to a reporter, the WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, said he is ready to be boxing sparring partner for Fury.
“I think honestly he might beat Wilder next time. I think Fury would fight me quicker than Wilder would, so, if that’s the case, I want him to win. Imagine that fight on British soil. If Tyson needs me, I’ll go out and spar with him to get him ready for Wilder.” Joshua said.
Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Jr on a unanimous points decision in Saudi Arabia to capture back all titles he lost to his Mexican opponent in a shock upset last June.
Wilder on the other hand, has targeted a rematch with Fury, before meeting either Joshua later in 2020 to crown an undisputed champion.
“It still puzzles me as to why it’s so difficult to pin this man down. This is the man I need to pin down to get the last ring and conquer this division.” Joshua said.
“When he’s ready, as I am, I would love to be here talking about Deontay Wilder and the keys to victory. It’s not about me, it’s about the sport and the legacy. If he wants to create his legacy and he wants to be a future hall of famer, he needs to come and see us.
“You’ve got the two lords of the rings here. The last one to unify, undisputed, the division. I’ve got four, he’s got one. I just need one more.” Joshua added.
Joshua’s next opponent will be IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev in 2020.
