Deontay Wilder has called out Anthony Joshua for a potential showdown, saying "let's do it" after defeating Derek Chisora by unanimous decision at London's O2 Arena. The 40-year-old American won every round on two judges' scorecards, securing a dominant 120-108 victory in what may have been Chisora's final fight. Chisora, 41, was game but outclassed as Wilder landed sharp jabs and powerful right hands throughout. Joshua, ringside to support his friend, watched from the front row as Wilder made his intentions clear. After the bout, Wilder approached Joshua, exchanged a fist bump, and said, "Now let's get it on," later adding, "He's scared," as he walked away.
Joshua, 35, has not fought since stopping Jake Paul in December, a win that brought his record to 29 wins and four losses. He was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on 29 December, sustaining minor injuries while two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele, lost their lives. Since then, he has stayed out of the public eye. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury returned from retirement in January and is set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April. Wilder, who has not fought since losing to Joseph Parker in 2023, declared he is ready for any top heavyweight, stating: "You can call me Mr Clean, because I want to clean up the whole division. The division is nothing without Deontay Wilder."
Wilder calling Joshua "scared" after saying "let's get it on" isn't just gamesmanship — it exposes Joshua's current absence from the heavyweight narrative, despite his 29-4 record. With Fury already active and Wilder sounding the alarm, Joshua's next move must be a fight, not silence. The Nigerian tragedy understandably shifted his focus, but in boxing, visibility is credibility — and right now, he's falling behind.
