Joe Joyce targeting Las Vegas showdown with Deontay Wilder after backing ‘The Bronze Bomber’ to beat Robert Helenius

Joe Joyce is dreaming of a Las Vegas showdown with Deontay Wilder at some point down the line.

The 37-year-old Briton underlined his world title credentials with a devastating knockout victory over former champion Joseph Parker in September.

The victory saw Joyce pick up the ‘interim’ WBO title, leaving him well positioned for a shot against full champion Oleksandr Usyk, with Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Wilder also on the Olympian’s hitlist.

Wilder will fight for the first time in a year in New York on Saturday night as he takes on Robert Helenius, determined to force his way back into the world title picture after two bruising defeats to Tyson Fury.

The ‘Bronze Bomber’ plans to fight for three more years before hanging up his gloves with Joyce eager for a showdown State-side before then.

Joyce has made Vegas his home away from home, basing his training camps out in Nevada since linking up with trainer Ismael Salas ahead of his clash with Daniel Dubois in 2020.

The heavyweight has made the journey back to the UK for his last four fights but having settled in the US, would welcome a huge fight in the boxing capital of the world.

Discussing an ideal three-fight plan, Joyce told Metro.co.uk: ‘Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk then Tyson Fury. That would be a good run. If I get them three fights I would be happy. But Wilder has to be in there somewhere as well, in Vegas.

‘I’m very settled in Las Vegas, there are great facilities out there. There is so much going on there, all the boxers, all the UFC fighters, it is quite easy to get sparring sorted. There’s a bit of sun too. All the ingredients for a great training camp. Maybe we could have the Wilder fight out there.’

Wilder held the WBC title for over six years, claiming the title