Anthony Joshua remains confident that a highly-anticipated showdown with Deontay Wilder will happen soon, emphasizing his role in carrying the heavyweight division. Joshua secured his 26th victory as a professional boxer with a seventh-round stoppage of Robert Helenius at London’s O2 Arena. Despite facing boos during the fight, Joshua sees the contest as a stepping stone towards a clash with Wilder.
Discussions between Joshua’s camp and Wilder’s team are ongoing, with a potential fight being hosted by Saudi Arabia’s promotional company Skills Challenge in January or February. Joshua expresses his readiness to fight Wilder, highlighting that the timing doesn’t matter; the most important thing is making the fight happen and keeping heavyweight boxing relevant.
Joshua believes that he has played a significant role in bringing excitement to the sport and ensuring the heavyweight division remains in the spotlight. He sees the fight with Wilder as another opportunity to contribute to the legacy of boxing by facing top-level opponents and giving his best.
The article also mentions Joshua’s confidence in his team’s ability to strike a deal with Wilder’s camp, despite not holding any belts for almost two years. Joshua gives credit to his trainer, Derrick James, for his first knockout victory in three years. He acknowledges that the fight against Helenius was challenging due to the late replacement and Helenius’ reputation, but he is happy with the win and believes it can lead to something big.
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