Joshua vs Fury: Deontay Wilder arbitration hearing puts fight in doubt

The pair were expected to meet in a third bout until the global pandemic hit and according to promoter Bob Arum, Wilder's rematch clause had expired.

Arbitrator, retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein has reportedly upheld Wilder's claim that he is contractually due another meeting, which must take place before September 15 this year.

It throws a spanner in the worls with a Battle of Britain matchup scheduled for August 14.

Planet Sport reached out to the American's team but they refused to comment.

It comes after Fury revealed he had agreed to take on Joshua - the WBA, IBF and WBO titleholder - on Monday following a conversation with Saudi Arabia's prince.

Wilder has not fought for 15 months and would more than likely prefer a tune-up fight before going back in with the winner of Joshua vs Fury.
A fee of around $8million is believed to be enough to move Wilder aside.

Lennox Lewis received $3million in 1996 to allow Mike Tyson to fight Evander Holyfield.

It is more than likely promoter Eddie Hearn, who has been updating fans, was unaware of the contractual dispute.