Joshua vs Whyte ‘back ON’ as talks resume after Hearn interview declare

Jun 23, 2023 at 6:39 PM

nthony Joshua may nonetheless battle Dillian Whyte subsequent after talks reportedly resumed for the all-British bout following a radio interview on Friday morning.

Promoter Eddie Hearn claimed earlier this week that the battle, pencilled in for August 12, wouldn’t be happening after Whyte rejected a suggestion, suggesting the heavyweight had priced himself out.

The greater precedence for Joshua and his workforce has been confirming a battle towards Deontay Wilder on the finish of the 12 months in Saudi Arabia, with Hearn revealing that deal could possibly be reached subsequent week.

It nonetheless leaves Joshua needing an opponent ought to he wish to return to the ring this summer time and get one other battle beneath his belt with coach Derrick James, following their first bout collectively in April within the win over Jermaine Franklin.

Whyte has now raised the likelihood that he may nonetheless battle Joshua, eight years on from after they fought on the 02 Arena, as he confirmed he’s coaching in Florida as if the bout will happen in August.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Whyte claimed that he has been unable to contact Hearn over the previous month, believing Joshua’s workforce do not likely need the battle, however confirmed that he’s keen to simply accept the supply that was initially despatched to him. Sky Sports report that negotiations have now resumed and Whyte is anticipated to obtain a contract.