Wilder Dropped From Joshua’s Future Fight Plans Despite July Return Offer

Deontay Wilder will not be part of Anthony Joshua’s immediate fighting plans, even though the British heavyweight has been offered a possible comeback bout in July.

Joshua is expected to return to the ring under a proposed Riyadh Season two-fight arrangement, which could see him face Tyson Fury in a major showdown later in the year. However, discussions around his next opponent have ruled out a long-rumoured clash with Wilder.

Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that the American boxer is no longer being considered for Joshua’s upcoming fight, stressing that current negotiations are focused on a different direction.

Wilder had previously been mentioned as a potential tune-up opponent as Joshua prepares for bigger challenges, but stakeholders behind the deal are said to prefer a less risky matchup ahead of the anticipated Fury bout.

The development effectively ends immediate hopes of a long-awaited Joshua vs Wilder encounter, despite years of speculation and repeated public interest in the heavyweight showdown.