Boxing AJ vs Wilder likely for 2020 after Bronze Bomber set for Ortiz II this fall by Guest May 30, 2019 It feels like the talk of an Antony Joshua v. Deontay Wilder superfight has dragged on for an eternity, but the heavyweight duo finally look set to meet in 2020. Wilder has been gunning for AJ’s belts and after he pulverized Dominic Breazeale on May 18, the time is right for the Bronze Bomber to have his shot at Joshua. Wilder made light work of Breazeale and a devastating right hand in the first round ensured there would be no upset in New York, and a showdown in 2020 should be next on the agenda for AJ and Wilder. It’s no secret that boxing fans from across the globe would love to see the super fight, and promoter Eddie Hearn believes the two heavyweights must go toe-to-toe this year, assuming Joshua sees off the challenge of Andy Ruiz Jr on 1 June. Hearn’s comments “That was an impressive win for Deontay – he’s exciting to watch. He has taken care of business, now AJ needs to do the same against Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden on June 1,” he told Sky Sports. “The fight with AJ and Wilder is the biggest fight in the sport and all being well in two weeks’ time it must happen next – no excuses, this is the fight that will change the sport globally. “It’s a legacy fight and AJ wants it so bad. Two big, fast, dangerous and fearless world heavyweight world champions that can turn the lights out with a blink of the eye – it’s a must. First things first, taking care of business on his American debut on June 1 and send a message straight back.” Hopefully, Hearn’s words do stick and the two global superstars of boxing can scrap it out in what would be one of the most eagerly anticipated fights in the sport’s history. But it appears Wilder is happy to wait. Wilder v Ortiz II After the Bronze Bomber’s victory in Brooklyn, Luis Ortiz was invited into the ring and provided an interview with Sports Illustrated, which essentially highlighted his willingness to have a rematch with Wilder. The two met in March 2018 whereby Wilder defeated Ortiz in the 10th round, which was the Cuban’s first professional defeat. And Ortiz’s wishes came true after Wilder recently announced he would be happy to do it all again with the 40-year-old, with the fight thought to be penciled in for fall of this year. That pays end to any hopes that the super fight between Joshua and Wilder will happen in 2019 but rest assured, the two will surely go toe-to-toe in 2020. It really is just a matter of time before the fight does get the green light, but as you can imagine, every single detail will need to be ironed out and both camps will need to be satisfied. Clearly, Hearn is keen for the fight to happen as soon as possible but the whole world will have to play a waiting game. As frustrating as that is, in particular for Hearn, make sure to check out the Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz Jr on Betfair markets right now, ahead of AJ’s debut in the United States. Post Views: 1,048 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Guest Latest posts by Guest (see all) Three Great Super Bowls of the Last Decade - September 16, 2020 Florida’s the savior for sports betting during lockdown - August 5, 2020 Smart Budgeting Tips That Will Help You Save Cash When Playing Golf - July 27, 2020 How To Avoid Scams When Purchasing Football Tickets Online - July 23, 2020 Related TopicsAnthony JoshuaBoxingDeontay WilderEddie HearnJoshua v.Joshua v. RuizLuis OrtizRuizshowtime boxingWilder v. Ortiz 2 Comments You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 12, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 More in Boxing The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren Jake Paul and Ben Askren are set to fight tonight, and as a fan... Poirier McGregor Trilogy Is a Hot Ticket but is the Donation Beef a Show? Before UFC 257, Conor McGregor predicted that he would win the fight, but more... The Paul Brothers are Bad for Combat Sports Obviously this is just my opinion, but with Jake Paul and Logan Paul getting... Floyd Mayweather Set to Square Up Against Logan Paul The richest athlete in the world is about to add to his north of... Live Stream: Joshua v. Ruiz Undercard Press Conference Live Stream: Anthony Joshua v. Andy Ruiz Jr. Final Press Conference