Hearn confirms Joshua will fight Whyte August, Wilder December
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Anthony Joshua could face Dillian Whyte ahead of potential Deontay Wilder December bout, says Eddie Hearn
Anthony Joshua could fight Dillian Whyte ahead of a potential December bout with Deontay Wilder, says the Brit's promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua's team are currently in negotiations with Wilder over a meeting — likely to be in Saudi Arabia — but they are also apparently keen to get in another fight for their charge during the summer, with Hearn citing Whyte as an opponent Joshua «can have some spite for». Ad The 33-year-old's last bout saw him overcome Jermaine Franklin on points in London back in April.
Ex-boxing champ Deontay Wilder arrested on gun charge: police
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder was arrested in Los Angeles early on Tuesday for possession of a concealed weapon, police said.
Boxing star Deontay Wilder arrested on gun charge in Los Angeles: 'I'd rather be safe than sorry'
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Deontay Wilder arrested on felony concealed weapon charge - ESPN
Former heavyweight boxing world champion Deontay Wilder was arrested early Tuesday in Los Angeles for possession of a concealed weapon.
Anthony Joshua says Deontay Wilder is 'keen' for fight in Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury will 'leave me waiting'
Anthony Joshua has suggested that he may fight Deontay Wilder in December in Saudi Arabia, but appeared to rule out any impending encounter with Tyson Fury. Joshua, who defeated Jermaine Franklin on points at the O2 Arena earlier this month, is also set to take on a summer fight in London before facing Wilder, with that opponent yet to be decided. Ad The British heavyweight, 33, had lost his two previous bouts, both to Oleksandr Usyk.