WBC champion Deontay Wilder has come out claiming that Anthony Joshua's team are "begging" for a world heavyweight unification bout.
The 33-year-old American, controversially drew with Britain's Tyson Fury in Los Angeles earlier this month.
The WBC has since sanctioned a direct rematch after a "unanimous agreement" in a meeting of the board of governors.
In a podcast interview, Wilder says that Anthony Joshua is definitely begging now adding that Joshua’s management have been trying to reach out to his management all of a sudden.
A bout between WBC champion Wilder and Joshua ‑ who holds the IBF and WBO, WBA belts ‑ would unify the titles in the heavyweight division.
Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has previously engaged in failed negotiations with Wilder's team.
The 29‑year‑old British boxer is yet to confirm an opponent for his next fight on 13 April at Wembley Stadium, with Hearn saying it comes down to what Wilder wants to do.
[Source:BBC Sports]
