Published 16:00 IST, January 3rd 2020

Anthony Joshua fires warning, says he'll knockout Deontay Wilder in 6 rounds

Anthony Joshua believes that he can take out Deontay Wilder by knocking him out within six rounds of their fight. Know what Anthony Joshua has to say.

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Anthony Joshua’s 2019 was definitely a roller-coaster ride. British Heavyweight faced first and only loss of his career till date against Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019. Well, he mand to bounce back on December 7 by defeating Andy Ruiz Jr in an epic re-match and got back WBA (super), WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles around his waist. w, British champion has his eyes set over WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Anthony Joshua is confident that he would kck out Deontay Wilder within seven rounds of ir fight.

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Boxing: Anthony Joshua claims to kck out Deontay Wilder

Despite having several verbal tussles, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have never locked ir horns inside a boxing ring. It keeps question alive - who is best kckout specialist of this era? Anthony Joshua has been in 24 professional bouts out of which he has won 23 fights (21 kckouts). Deontay Wilder is still undefeated with 41 wins (40 kckouts) in 42 fights fought. WBC Champion is slated to defend his title against Tyson Fury on February 22. 

In an interview with Sky Sports, Anthony Joshua said, "He (Deontay Wilder) would t be re to do that in seventh round. I would go in to kck him (Deontay Wilder) out. It’s heavyweight against heavyweight, champion against champion. I have got to go in re and take him out. Don’t let him get too comfortable with me."

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Right w, Anthony Joshua is out of a potential opponent. winner of Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2 will be a worthy opponent for Joshua. Eir Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder will get ir hands on WBC Heavyweight title after February 22. Anthony Joshua might hop in to unify all heavyweight world titles. 

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16:00 IST, January 3rd 2020