Anthony Joshua sure Deontay Wilder fight will happen

British boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Joshua has given his assessment of his potential fight against Deontay Wilder.

Joshua is set to take on American boxer Jermaine Franklin in his return to the ring.

The former two-time unified heavyweight boxing champion was present for the press conference and face-off against Franklin.

Following the press conference, Joshua spoke to the media to share his plans for the future.

Speaking of IFL TV, Joshua reiterated his desire to take on American former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

Joshua explained that the fight should have happened a long ago and now steps have been taken by his promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom boxing to engage Wilder's manager Shelly Finkel.

He said, "It will happen and I think it's long overdue. It's a conversation that's been happening for a long time, so for me to say, It's gonna happen, it's gonna happen,'

"It'll feel like I'm just waffling. When it does, it does. And it will."

Joshua was also asked about a potential undisputed fight between WBC champion Tyson Fury and IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk.

He explained that he hopes they can get it by wishing both fighters luck.

Joshua said, "I hope they can get it on. I don't really wanna talk about [a prediction]. 

"My name's spoken about a lot, I don't need to speak about anyone else. That's not what a man does. Good luck to both." 

Joshua is set to take on Franklin on his return to the O2 Arena on Saturday, April 1, 2023.