adminLOS ANGELES. — Deontay Wilder told Anthony Joshua “the money’s in the bag” as prospects rose on Wednesday of a blockbuster world boxing title unification bout between the unbeaten heavyweights. In a Twitter video posted on Wednesday, America’s World Boxing Council world champion Wilder backed up reports that his camp had emailed Britain’s Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn an offer of a minimum of $50 million.
“I’ve got something special for you,” Wilder tells Joshua in the video.
“By the way, all the money is in the bag. I expect you’ll be a man of your word.”
And Joshua wants to “see the money” before agreeing to Wilder’s $50 million unification fight offer, says promoter Eddie Hearn.
American heavyweight Wilder posted a video on Twitter showing WBO, IBF and WBA titles holder Joshua (28) saying he would accept the fight for $50 million.
But Hearn said he must be convinced the money “exists” before agreeing to the bout “in either London or Vegas”.
The offer came via an email directly from WBC champion Wilder, said Hearn.
Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel confirmed to ESPN that an offer had been made.
Finkel also said the offer contains no rematch clause and that it would be the next fight for each boxer, taking place between September and December at a venue of Wilder’s choosing. — AFP.
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter