ANTHONY JOSHUA is risking a £60million payday against Deontay Wilder by first returning to settle a score with Dillian Whyte.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has a deal in place for Joshua to face Wilder in Saudi Arabia, which is set for the end of the year.
Anthony Joshua is in training for his next fight
Deontay Wilder and Joshua have a deal in place to fight in December
And he previously revealed his purse could be as much as £60m for the Middle East mega-fight.
But AJ must first beat Whyte after the pair announced they will rematch on August 12 at the O2 Arena.
Hearn told talkSPORT: “This one is wild because AJ has got the Wilder fight locked in for December.
“We had meetings last week with the Saudis. Obviously, that’s one of the biggest fights in boxing, and he wanted to fight in the interim.
“You know, he’s been working with Derrick James, he wanted to have that fight and he was insistent it was Dillian Whyte.
“I wasn’t over the moon because I know it’s dangerous. It’s a fight that is built off emotion, they don’t like each other.
“You saw what happened last time at the O2, it’s going to be an absolute firefight on August 12. That’s why it’s so dangerous.
“You’ve got that Deontay Wilder fight in December, he could’ve just waited and had an easy, gimme fight at the O2 – but he’s decided to roll the dice.”
Joshua’s history with Whyte, 35, dates back to their amateur days when he was beaten in a thriller.
But AJ got revenge in 2015 when the pair rematched in the professional ranks with a seventh-round stoppage.
The two have continued to feud ever since and have finally got a deal over the line to decide their trilogy once and for all.
But a defeat for Joshua, 33, would KO his blockbuster bout with Wilder, 37.
Hearn said: “I don’t know how the Whyte fight goes, but we’ve been told categorically that the deal on the table is not the deal if he loses to Dillian Whyte.
“They didn’t want him to fight Dillian Whyte. It was almost like, ‘Please, don’t fight Dillian Whyte.
“You don’t need to. We’ve got this fight in December. But AJ was like, ‘No. I want to fight.’
“If he wins on August 12, he’ll go into the Deontay Wilder fight with loads of momentum and again it’s just adding to that incredible CV.
“I think he should be praised for the fact he wants to give you a real fight instead of just a tick-over fight until he fights Deontay Wilder – this is very dangerous.”
Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you box punches properly?
A punching bag can be used to practice boxing punches. You will continue to punch the bag until the technique is perfected. Then, move to the next area. Once you feel you are comfortable in one area, you can move on to another.
What is the average time it takes to become a professional fighter?
Professional boxing requires years of dedication and hard work. You will need to train at least 10 hours per semaine if you want to be a professional boxer.
How long does it take for boxers to train each day?
Boxing trainers typically train for at least four hours per day. They also study boxing techniques and learn new moves. Boxers sometimes spar 10 times per semaine.
What is the best way to practice boxing with no partner?
You can also watch professional boxing matches live on TV if you don’t have a partner and want to learn boxing. You could also look for an amateur boxing club in your area. Amateur boxing groups often have regular training sessions. These sessions often involve sparring partners who hit the pads together.
You can also train boxing with punching bags. Before you hit the bag, make sure to wear protective gear like boxing gloves.
What are the advantages of learning to box
Here are some reasons to learn boxing:
- It builds confidence. Learn to box can give you courage to confront bullies or any other person who might bully you.
- It is good for your health. Boxing helps build muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you more powerful.
- It teaches self-defense skills. Learning how to fight is the first step to protecting yourself.
- It increases your mental toughness. It is crucial to have mental toughness when faced with challenges.
- You will feel proud of yourself. Once you’ve mastered a certain technique, you’ll feel like a real boxer.
- It’s fun! There’s nothing better than getting punched in the stomach.
- It’s cheap. It only takes a pair if boxing gloves, and a punchingbag.
- It doesn’t need much space
How do beginner boxers train?
Boxing is one, if not the oldest, sport in existence. But boxing only recently became more popular. Boxing is a sport where two fighters face off against each other in a ring. They punch one another until one falls.
The first step towards becoming a boxer is to find out if you like boxing. You can view some fights on YouTube to experience what it’s like to punch someone. After you have decided if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
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How To
How to learn how to box for fitness
How to Learn to Box For Exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is a popular sport. It requires strength and speed as well agility, coordination, balance, power, and accuracy.
Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. You’ll love the activity and want to continue it.
There are many different types of boxing training programs available. Some require you to train at home while others are done in gyms or health clubs. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. Exercises that build muscle mass, flexibility, endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and improve overall well-being are the best.
Also, consider whether you prefer an advanced or beginner course. Beginner’s programs typically teach fundamental techniques and drills like shadowboxing, sparring and mitt work. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.
A beginner’s program typically lasts eight weeks and costs less $100. They don’t offer any advice on nutrition, weight loss or injury prevention.
Advanced programs typically last six months and cost around $300. They can include nutrition advice, stretching routines, warm up exercises, and instructions on proper technique. Some programs include resistance training, such as lifting weights, and aerobic conditioning, such as running.
