Deontay Wilder gives definitive answer when asked what fight he wants next: Tyson Fury rematch or Anthony Joshua?
The Bronze Bomber had a controversial draw with the Gypsy King on Saturday
Deontay Wilder has two major options for his next fight: Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua.
The WBC world champion drew with the first of those two Brit heavyweights on Saturday night in Los Angeles and insists he wants to write that wrong first, before then pursuing AJ.
“He’s willing to go on the line and fight the best in the division as he is one of them.
“I would love the rematch to end the score once and for all, to ease people’s mind of this worldwide controversial conversation – who really won?
“I wanna strike why the iron’s hot on it.
“I don’t see why not, let’s do it again and give the fans what they wanna see."
The Bronze Bomber’s first fight with Fury was controversial as, despite scoring two knockdowns, many felt the American should have lost as he was comfortably outboxed for large portions of the bout.
As a result, some – including the Gypsy King himself – have suggested the 32-year-old won’t want a rematch.
However, Wilder insists that is far from the case, adding: “I want it all, I’m hearing people say I don’t want it again.
“Why wouldn’t I want it again? I’m the one that put him on the canvas, he didn’t put me on the canvas.
“I’m ready for this fight, I’m ready to show the world that I am who I am.
“We almost got it, but almost don’t count. I’m ready to do it again.”
Wilder also revealed his preparation was far from ideal as he was forced to have surgery on a broken arm before he even began his training camp.
However, the American's manager, Shelley Finkel, explained his fighter was keeping his options open by insisting Wilder was 'very interested' in facing Joshua in the ring.
Frank Warren, Fury's promoter, also has eyes on a super fight with Joshua and urged the heavyweight champion and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, to make it happen.
In the meantime, he also revealed a complaint to the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has been made in relation to the result of the Wilder v Fury fight.
“I’ve spoken to Charlie Giles, president of the British Boxing Board of Control and they, along with us, will be writing to the WBC asking that they look at what’s gone on there and to order the rematch,” he said.
“The Mexican judge (Alejandro Rochin) got it wrong. I genuinely feel sorry for Tyson. He’s been robbed and it wasn’t right.”