09-30-2016, 09:49 AM
Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko talks are 'definitely not done'
Eddie Hearn says a fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko is not a formality yet.
British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn insists negotiations for a fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko are 'definitely not done'.
Kiwi Joseph Parker is the mandatory challenger to Joshua's IBF world heavyweight title, which goes on the line on November 26 at the Manchester Arena.
The British fighter's opponent hasn't been revealed yet, and following the collapse of Klitschko's rematch with Tyson Fury, Parker's shot at facing Joshua this year has come under threat.
Wladimir Klitschko's rematch with Tyson Fury was cancelled.
Parker fights Alexander Dimitrenko in Manukau on Saturday, which he'll have to win to stay on the path to a world title.
Talks of a fight between Joshua and Klitschko are in the pipeline, after he came into the equation because Fury pulled out of their rematch due to medical issues.
But Joshua's promoter Hearn has quashed reports that negotiations for a bout with Klitschko are complete.
"I've seen a lot of stuff talking about AJ and Klitschko saying that it's done. It's definitely not done," Hearn told Sky Sports.
"We are in talks with Team Klitschko and his manager Bernd Boente. I'm hopeful that the fight can be made if everything works out."
Hearn said to expect an update on Joshua's next opponent in due course, with Parker fighting Dimitrenko this weekend.
"Joseph Parker, of course, our mandatory, fights live on Sky Sports on Saturday against Alexander Dimitrenko. That's on the Nathan Cleverly v Juergen Braehmer broadcast," added Hearn.
"On AJ, we're working hard and we hope to have some news soon. I'll update you when I can."
- Stuff
Eddie Hearn says a fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko is not a formality yet.
British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn insists negotiations for a fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko are 'definitely not done'.
Kiwi Joseph Parker is the mandatory challenger to Joshua's IBF world heavyweight title, which goes on the line on November 26 at the Manchester Arena.
The British fighter's opponent hasn't been revealed yet, and following the collapse of Klitschko's rematch with Tyson Fury, Parker's shot at facing Joshua this year has come under threat.
Wladimir Klitschko's rematch with Tyson Fury was cancelled.
Parker fights Alexander Dimitrenko in Manukau on Saturday, which he'll have to win to stay on the path to a world title.
Talks of a fight between Joshua and Klitschko are in the pipeline, after he came into the equation because Fury pulled out of their rematch due to medical issues.
But Joshua's promoter Hearn has quashed reports that negotiations for a bout with Klitschko are complete.
"I've seen a lot of stuff talking about AJ and Klitschko saying that it's done. It's definitely not done," Hearn told Sky Sports.
"We are in talks with Team Klitschko and his manager Bernd Boente. I'm hopeful that the fight can be made if everything works out."
Hearn said to expect an update on Joshua's next opponent in due course, with Parker fighting Dimitrenko this weekend.
"Joseph Parker, of course, our mandatory, fights live on Sky Sports on Saturday against Alexander Dimitrenko. That's on the Nathan Cleverly v Juergen Braehmer broadcast," added Hearn.
"On AJ, we're working hard and we hope to have some news soon. I'll update you when I can."
- Stuff