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Wilder Challenges Joshua After Chisora Win

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Deontay Wilder has called out Anthony Joshua after their post-fight exchange following his split-decision victory over Derek Chisora at The O2. The American heavyweight briefly spoke with Joshua after the fight, telling him "let's get it on" during a brief encounter that has reignited speculation about a potential blockbuster bout between the two former champions.

Wilder, who improved to 50-2-1 with the win, addressed the interaction in his post-fight press conference, saying it was a simple exchange where he told Joshua he's ready for whoever in the heavyweight division. The 38-year-old emphasized his desire to "clean up the whole division" and claimed the heavyweight landscape needs his character and outspoken personality to generate interest and viral moments.

Joshua, making his first public appearance since the tragic deaths of close friends in a car crash in Nigeria, watched from ringside as Chisora fought what was likely his final bout. While a fight with Joshua would mark a significant return for the British star, Wilder also expressed openness to facing rising prospect Moses Itauma, who recently scored a brutal knockout over Jermaine Franklin.