Deontay Wilder hopes to fight Anthony Joshua in Africa.
The former world champion is convinced that a fight against the Brit is still the “number one” bout in the world and wants a potential clash to happen in Africa as both competitors have roots on the continent.
Wilder, who returns to the ring against Robert Helenius today (15.10.22), told BBC Sport: “I would love to do that fight in Africa.
“It’s still the number one fight in the world for everyone. Everywhere I go, people always talk about me versus Joshua.
“We both have roots from there. I think it would be an amazing place to have it, to go back home. To go back to the motherland. A continent full of our people. I can just see that being an amazing fight, win, lose or draw.
“I think we’ll get the respect and love from all the people over there.”
Wilder and Joshua have previously held talks about a fight but it has never come to fruition, although the American is now optimistic that a deal can be reached.
He said: “We’re serious and we just need them to be serious as well. We tried to make the fight and it didn’t happen. It’s a new day and time. All things are possible.”
Wilder feels that Joshua’s consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk proved that he has an issue with “stamina”.
The Bronze Bomber said: “I just felt he was very cautious.
“For me it looks like he has a real serious stamina problem. I feel like he didn’t want to exchange a lot because of that.
“I know if he’s able to get everything together, stamina and all that, I think you’ll see a different Anthony Joshua.”
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