Aurelia Butler

ANTHONY JOSHUA is already at work with Tyson Fury’s former coach Ben Davison ahead of his fight against Otto Wallin. AJ returns on December 23 in Saudi Arabia on the same night Deontay Wilder faces Joseph Parker.
Anthony Joshua training with Ben Davison
Joshua has been cornered by Texan Derrick James for his last two bouts, beating Jermaine Franklin on points and a knockout of Robert Helenius.
But James is already in training camp with Ryan Garcia, who fights Oscar Duarte on December 2.
As a result, Joshua has decided to remain in the UK and has temporarily linked up with Davison.
The young coach made his name guiding Fury, 35, back to the ring in 2018 following the heavyweight’s battle with depression.
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And he has since trained world champions in Billy Joe Saunders, Josh Taylor and currently Leigh Wood.
Joshua, 34, and Wilder, 38, were involved in a press conference to announce their massive show.
But straight after, AJ got into the gym with Davison and worked on power shots – much to the delight of fans.
One said: “This looks scary AJ using his power puts anyone to sleep early.”
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Another added: “I just need my old AJ back. One of the best powerful combinations punchers.”
One commented: “Now this is what I wanna be seeing.”
Another said: “He looked… calm, focused and relaxed looks like he means business.. can’t wait.”
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DEONTAY WILDER has accused Anthony Joshua of previously turning down a multi-million pound fight offer. The pair of heavyweight rivals have failed in the past to get a deal over the line for a blockbuster bout.
Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder with Turki Alalshikh of Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
In 2018, Joshua publicly stated in an interview that he would accept the fight for $50million (£40m).
And Wilder claimed at the time that his team provided the funds but it was still turned down.
Now, the American has maintained this was still the case five years later.
He told the Daily Mail: “He asked for $50million and we provided that for him and he did not take it.
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“And the only way you can disregard that is to make a mockery of it, try to make a joke of it, try to make it seem to the public that it’s not real.”
Joshua explained that the $50m offer came with contractual obligations he did not deem worth the money.
He said to iFL TV in 2018: “It’s a hell of a lot of money and it was an honour to even have that number thrown at me.
“But then when you dissected it and what it actually it was, it was kind of like a rights fee – ‘We own you for this amount of money’.
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“The issue I had was that I’ve got long-standing contracts in place with certain partnerships.
“So you may put that money forward and think that you own me 100 per cent but you may only own 50 per cent so that makes their 50 per cent worth 25 per cent.
“So when you start getting into the intricacies of a contract and what the real value is, that’s when that starts taking place.
“So the $50m was unbelievable, it’s a great number, but there are things in place that don’t make that $50m worth it to the person paying it.”
The superstar duo are now finally lined up to fight as they return on the same card in Saudi Arabia on December 23.
Joshua, 34, headlines the Riyadh card against Swedish southpaw Otto Wallin, 32.
And Wilder, 38, faces former WBO world champion Joseph Parker, 31, who AJ dethroned in 2018.
Should they both win, it is expected a two-fight deal will then follow for the American and Brit to meet in Saudi.
Joshua on stage with Wilder, Otto Wallin and Jarrell MillerCredit: Reuters More

ANTHONY JOSHUA raged at old rival Jarrell Miller and brutally put down announcer Dev Sahni in an entertaining press conference in London.Joshua, 34, will take on Swede Otto Wallin, 32, in the Middle East on December 23 – part of a blockbuster show that also sees ex-world heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker face off.
Anthony Joshua was furious with Jarrell Miller as they traded insultsCredit: TNT Sports

Miller and Joshua were due to fight in 2019 before the American’s failed drug testsCredit: TNT Sports
But it was disgraced drug cheat Miller, 35, who will take on Brit Daniel Dubois on the undercard, that stirred a reaction in Joshua.
AJ and Miller were set to clash in New York in 2019 before Miller failed three drug tests.
Andy Ruiz Jr stepped in to take the bout and knocked out Joshua to hand him his first professional loss.
And a fight between Joshua and Miller has never materialised since then.
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However, the trash talk the pair exchanged four years ago was not forgotten at the London press conference on Wednesday.
When asked about the other heavyweights on the card, Miller said: “They can all kiss my black a**. Deontay, any of them. I don’t like any of them motherf***ers.”
He then went on to add: “I tell you one thing for a fact, AJ don’t want no smoke with Deontay.”
Joshua snapped back: “Shut the f*** up. Don’t start with me, you know, Miller. Miller, don’t start with me. You know I’ll come over there and slap you.
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Dev Sahni, left, also felt the wrath of Joshua at the press conferenceCredit: Getty
“I see you brought your mum here again.”
Miller continued: “We all know he don’t want no smoke with Deontay. As much as I don’t like Deontay, I know Deontay will put that motherf***er in the grave.
“So I’ll make it easy for you. You can fight Deontay and go to the grave or fight me and go to the hospital. Either way you get your a** whooped, so pick your poison.”
Miller rambled on, before Joshua intervened to say: “You are doing nothing bro. Miller, watch your mouth.”
Miller then ended the exchange by saying: “Man the f*** up and fight somebody with a heartbeat, bro.”
But that was not the only altercation Joshua had on the stage.
Announcer Dev Sahni, who works for promoter Frank Warren – a rival of AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn, asked Joshua about Miller.
To which he responded: “F*** Miller.”
Sahni then said: “But I do think you’ll fight Miller one day.”
Joshua then savagely replied: “You ain’t my promoter to decide what I’m gonna do with my career.”
Later in the presser, Sahni then attempted to ask Joshua another question.
To which an irked AJ said: “Why isn’t Eddie asking me questions.”
Joshua then turned to Hearn – who was sat next to him – and added: “You’re my promoter.”
Hearn then proceeded to ask Joshua questions as the situation was diffused.
Joshua has beaten Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius in 2023 – bouncing back from two defeats at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk.
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His next opponent, Wallin, has won 26 of his 27 fights – with his only defeat coming at the hands of Tyson Fury in 2019 in a clash that saw him cut The Gypsy King, leaving the champion a bloody mess.
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ANTHONY JOSHUA has been warned his short-notice Saudi showdown with Otto Wallin could scupper his world title dreams.The Watford warrior will bid to set up a blockbuster bout with long-time rival Deontay Wilder with an explosive knockout in his December dust-up with the durable Swede.
Anthony Joshua will throw down with Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia next monthCredit: PA
A huge fight with Deontay Wilder awaits AJ if he gets past the SwedeCredit: THE SUN
Former world champ Andy Lee reckons AJ has made a huge mistake facing WallinCredit: GETTY
But slick southpaw Wallin, who took Tyson Fury the distance in their 2019 showdown, could prove to be a major banana skin in the Brit’s bid to tee up the grudge match on his road to becoming a three-time world champion.
Former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder will also be in action on the card, locking horns with Joseph Parker in the co-main event of the evening,
And Parker’s coach Andy Lee can’t for the life of him understand why Saudi boxing chiefs haven’t just splashed the cash to make Joshua versus Wilder.
Former WBO middleweight champion Lee said: “This is a potential banana skin for him [Joshua].
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“I don’t know what they’re thinking and who the brainbox behind this is.
“Because Wilder and Joshua should be fighting now. Just get in there and fight each other.
“Everybody has been waiting for this fight. You’re not gonna be any better.
“The two fights you’re about to have are potentially going to take a lot out of you, even in winning it.”
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Lee insists neither Parker nor Wallin will roll over and let Joshua and Wilder pick up easy wins.
The cousin and former trainer of of WBC heavyweight king Fury, said: “Joseph, he isn’t going to lie down for anyone.
“Joseph is gonna out there and throw his hands. And Joe is punching extremely hard.
“And Wallin is [a] seriously solid and good fundamentally European fighter.
“And a southpaw with Joey Gamache in his corner – who is one of the best boxing men in the game.
“This is crazy, they’re risking it all. We’re not taking no risk. We’ve got it all to gain. They’re taking the risk.”
Joshua, 34, will enter his clash with Wallin on the back of consecutive victories over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius.
Wilder, meanwhile, faces Parker following a 14-month hiatus after his brutal first-round knockout of Helenius last October.
Anthony Joshua brutally knocked Robert Helenius in AugustCredit: REUTERS More