January 28 and February 4, according to Eddie Hearn, are two potential dates for the fight between Anthony Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs) and Deontay Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs). Former world heavyweight champions plan to meet at a boxing evening in Saudi Arabia.
“We have everything settled on both sides. Joshua agreed to everything, Wilder agreed to everything. This fight will not happen only if the Saudis suddenly change their mind and withdraw their financial offer, ”said the head of Matchroom Boxing.
“The most likely date for today seems to be the end of January, but it is possible that the fight will be rescheduled for early February. It all depends on whether Wilder fights again this year," Hearn added.
As part of the same evening, organized in Saudi Arabia, a duel between Oleksandr Usyk and Filip Hrgovic may take place. For a Ukrainian, this will be a mandatory defense of the IBF world title.