Deontay Wilder has expressed a strong belief that a match with Anthony Joshua will eventually take place, estimating a 90% likelihood, according to his interview with BBC Sport. After suffering an unexpected defeat to Joseph Parker, Wilder is determined to regain his form in a bout against Zhilei Zhang on June 1.
Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight world champion, acknowledged that his loss to Parker had delayed the highly anticipated showdown with Joshua. However, he remains optimistic that the encounter will still happen.
“People are always going to want to see that fight no matter what,” Wilder stated. He expressed his confidence in a high percentage, indicating that the odds are in favor of the bout taking place.
Wilder believes that a significant victory in his upcoming fight against Zhang will rekindle global interest in the potential match with Joshua. He expressed his determination to make a strong impression on June 1, aiming for a first-round knockout that will captivate audiences worldwide.
The American heavyweight will face Zhang as part of the five-versus-five Matchroom Promotions versus Queensberry Promotions card in June, taking place in Saudi Arabia. This event provides Wilder with an opportunity to showcase his skills and reignite the anticipation for a potential clash with Joshua.
