Boxing news: Anthony Joshua’s camp set Deontay Wilder deadline as Alexander Povetkin looms
The news will come as a massive stumbling block to the potential fight with Deontay Wilder, which they are hopeful of scheduling later this year.
Eddie Hearn has confirmed it is highly likely Joshua will fight in September but if they cannot come to an agreement with Wilder then Povetkin will be the Brit’s next opponent.
Talks have been ongoing with the American since April and Joshua knocked back a $50million (£37m) offer to fight in the USA.
The 28-year-old is hopeful of bringing Wilder to the UK but if they cannot agree by next week then Povetkin will be given his shot at the title.