Oleksandr Usyk Predicts Winner of Potential Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder Bout
In a recent interview with Seconds Out, Oleksandr Usyk, the current heavyweight champion, shared his thoughts on a potential fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. Both Joshua and Wilder are former world champions, having ruled the heavyweight division concurrently for several years. However, they never managed to negotiate a fight, and both were kept busy with other contests until eventually, they both lost their titles.
According to Seconds Out, Wilder has recently spoken about his desire to make the match-up happen, saying it was ‘close’ and could happen as soon as next year. In an interview, Wilder stated, “Not this year, for sure, but in the near future. Maybe sometime next year, maybe a year after that. Everything, all that, is close. We just all got to do what we gotta do.” This statement suggests that Wilder is eager to face Joshua, but a deal has yet to be made.
Usyk, who lost his cruiserweight titles to Joshua’s IBF mandatory challenge but then moved up to heavyweight and defeated Anthony Joshua to become the unified heavyweight champion in 2021, has given his prediction for a potential Joshua vs Wilder fight. In an interview with Daily Mail Sport, Usyk said, “Anthony Joshua.” This prediction is significant, as Usyk has a history with Joshua, having defeated him in 2021 to become the unified heavyweight champion.
Joshua, who is currently out recovering from injury, has been linked to a potential fight with Tyson Fury. However, many fans hope to see him face Wilder in the near future. For a fight between Joshua and Wilder to materialize, both men will need to get back to winning ways. Wilder, in particular, will need to secure some victories to build momentum towards a potential showdown with Joshua.
As reported by Seconds Out, Wilder is set to return to the ring against Tyrrell Herndon on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at Charles Koch Arena, Wichita. This fight will be an important test for Wilder, who has struggled in recent years, losing to Joseph Parker on points and getting stopped by Zhilei Zhang last June.
In conclusion, the potential fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder has generated significant interest in the boxing world. According to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua would emerge victorious in a fight between the two. As reported by Seconds Out, Wilder is eager to make the fight happen, and both men will need to secure victories in the coming months to build momentum towards a potential showdown.
The boxing world will be watching with bated breath as the situation unfolds. One thing is certain, however, a fight between Joshua and Wilder would be a significant event, with both men looking to reassert their dominance in the heavyweight division. As Seconds Out reports, Usyk’s prediction has added fuel to the fire, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of a potential Joshua vs Wilder fight.
