"Wilder came face to face with Joshua as he walked past the Briton after the fight. The two fist-bumped, and the American said: Let's do it. I'm ready for whoever, as long as these guys are in the heavyweight division, I am here."
"Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, who was with him during the exchange with Wilder, said the fight would not be a problem for the Briton. He said, let's do it. AJ sort of stared at him ice cold, but he would fight him no problem."
"A tired Chisora acknowledged it was time to walk away after the defeat to Wilder. In the 50th and final contest of the British heavyweight's wild career, Chisora reserved one of his best displays for his last dance."
Deontay Wilder secured a split-decision victory against Derek Chisora and immediately called out Anthony Joshua for a long-anticipated fight. Wilder expressed his readiness to face Joshua, stating he wants to clean up the heavyweight division. Despite past losses, both fighters remain prominent figures in the heavyweight scene. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed Joshua's willingness to fight Wilder. Chisora, in his final match, acknowledged the need to retire after a commendable performance against Wilder, despite the judges favoring Wilder in the decision.
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