Anthony Joshua has back-up plan if he does NOT get Deontay Wilder or Joseph Parker - Hearn
ANTHONY JOSHUA could fight Dillian Whyte next if a deal for Joseph Parker or Deontay Wilder can’t be agreed, according to Eddie Hearn.
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Joshua has his eyes on unifying the heavyweight world titles in 2018.
Having already successfully defended his IBF and WBA titles against Carlos Takam last month, Joshua has set his sights on taking on the other leading lights of the division.
Joshua is due to fight next in March or April and could have as many as THREE big bouts next year.
When asked about the prospect of his fighter taking on Wilder next, Hearn told IFL TV: “If the deal is right, it will be.
Anthony Joshua has some big fights lined up for 2018
Maybe he fights Whyte. We need to look at all the contenders.
“I can’t see us agreeing on a deal for Wilder fight.
“So it is more likely to be Parker. You’ve got WBA mandatories potentially a fight in the States.”
And Hearn hasn’t ruled out Joshua fighting Whyte again, adding: “Maybe he fights Whyte.
Eddie Hearn (centre) wants to deliver some big fights for Anthony Joshua in 2018
“We need to look at all the contenders.
“Joshua has asked me to deliver all the belts in 2018.
“So that is Wilder and Parker and that’s what we hope to achieve in the next fight maybe Tyson Fury could be in the mix!”