Eddie Hearn gives updates on Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder talks
EDDIE HEARN has revealed that today’s talks with Deontay Wilder’s representatives went well and a bout could be in the offing for next summer.
Hearn was in New York speaking with Wilder’s camp about a world unification fight between the two unbeaten boxers.
Along with a number of possible locations, Anthony Joshua’s promoter also discussed the financial rewards and a potential date.
And it has emerged that next summer is a popular choice.
Hearn also outlined that he wants to have the entire fight details completed before Christmas.
"We're all optimistic," Hearn told Sky Sports News.
"[The meeting] was positive and now we move forward.
Eddie Hearn is trying to set up a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.
We look at the venues, crunch the numbers and get to the nitty gritty of negotiations, which will be over the next couple of weeks.
"We look at the venues, crunch the numbers and get to the nitty gritty of negotiations, which will be over the next couple of weeks.
"I think there's a willingness from both camps to do it next.
Joshua currently holds the WBA, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles.
“We also talked about waiting until summer.
“Fingers crossed the next couple of weeks play out well, we have a good Christmas, and hopefully a nice present for fight fans in 2018."