Wilder reignites Joshua rivalry after Chisora win—will Naija’s favourite finally bite?
Sunday night at London’s O2 Arena, Deontay Wilder didn’t just beat Derek Chisora—he announced his comeback. The American heavyweight’s ruthless victory was a statement: he’s still a force. But the real fireworks came after the bell. Wilder locked eyes with Anthony Joshua nearby, fist-bumped him, and dropped the line that’s haunted boxing for years: “Let’s do it.” Joshua stayed silent, the weight of unfinished business hanging in the air.
For Nigerian fans, this isn’t just another heavyweight tale. Joshua, with deep roots in Lagos, has been through a lot. Last December, two close friends—Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele—died in a car crash in Nigeria. That tragedy stalled his 2026 plans. Now, he’s back in full training camp, working with Oleksandr Usyk’s team, targeting a July return. The options? A long-awaited clash with Wilder, a blockbuster with Tyson Fury, or maybe both.
Wilder’s message is clear: “Put up or shut up, baby. I’m ready.” He’ll travel anywhere. Joshua’s response? Still pending. The landscape has shifted—Fury is lurking, Usyk is the king, and time isn’t infinite. The fight that won’t go away is now a question of timing and legacy.
Nigerian boxing fans have waited years for this. With Joshua’s personal recovery and Wilder’s resurgence, does he chase the grudge match that carries raw emotion, or go for Fury’s undisputed belt first? What builds a stronger legacy: settling scores or claiming all the titles?