After Deontay Wilder questions his identity, Anthony Joshua reminds him that he is not a psychologist.
Deontay Wilder recently criticized Anthony Joshua, and Nigerian-born star doesn't like it.
![Anthony Joshua blasts Deontay Wilder: Nigerian-born boxer tells off Edo Man](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/20112023/12b96062-b443-44b2-8f34-657e006b6cfb.jpg?operations=fit(180:))
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Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua blasts Edo Man Deontay Wilder for questioning his mental state.
"The Bronze Bomber" questioned Joshua's identity, claiming that his promoter Eddie Hearn had packaged him as a champion rather than him being born a champion.
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On December 23, the heavyweights announced that they would compete in separate bouts in Riyadh.
While Wilder returns from a protracted layoff against Joseph Parker, Joshua will face Swedish fighter Otto Wallin.
![On December 23, in Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua will make a comeback against Otto Wallin, while Deontay Wilder will take on Joseph Parker.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16112023/b7445cf9-d0b9-4254-ac71-a8ee5a457589.jpeg?operations=fit(480:))
This implies that fans would have to wait longer for the highly anticipated fight between the American and the British fighters.
Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder
After years of rivalry, Joshua and Wilder might square off next year.
![On December 23, in Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua will make a comeback against Otto Wallin, while Deontay Wilder will take on Joseph Parker.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16112023/3c912f10-202e-40f5-863a-07df6b70533a.jpeg?operations=fit(480:))
After comparing the two fighters' resumes, Joshua pointed out that Wilder took on Jason Gavern in his 32nd fight, while he stopped the same opponent in his eleventh fight.
He said, "The boy has had 50 fights and he fought Jason Gavern in his 30-something fight, I probably fought him in my 12th," Joshua continued.
"We are different, my identity is strong.
![Nigerian giant Anthony Joshua is set to return to Saudi Arabia on December 23 to face Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/14112023/6a6135c8-9d73-4464-989c-d0b275c1a05a.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
"If they’re looking for weaknesses and gaps, then they need to stop looking over here because I’m solid."
This is happening just before their much-awaited matchup in the ring later this year in different fights.
But first, on December 23 in Saudi Arabia, they will both need to win their individual fights in the same event.
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