Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, has expressed interest in organizing a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder if Tyson Fury remains retired, indicating a strategic move to capitalize on the absence of one of boxing’s major figures.
The proposed fight between Joshua and Wilder has been anticipated for years, with previous negotiations falling through due to issues between promoters PBC and Hearn, making this potential match-up a significant event in the boxing world.
There is a debate within the boxing community regarding the current relevance of Joshua vs. Wilder, with some viewing it as less of a headline fight due to the fighters’ recent performances, yet it still holds considerable interest for its historical context and the fighters’ past achievements.