Deontay Wilder: Anthony Joshua’s team are ‘begging’ for fight, says WBC champion (BBC Sports)

The WBC has sanctioned a direct rematch between Wilder and Fury after their controversial draw in Los Angeles

Anthony Joshua’s team are “begging” for a world heavyweight unification bout, says WBC champion Deontay Wilder.

The American, 33, controversially drew with Britain’s Tyson Fury in Los Angeles earlier this month.

The WBC has since sanctioned a direct rematch after a “unanimous agreement” in a meeting of the board of governors.

“They’re definitely begging now. His management have been trying to reach out to mine all of a sudden,” Wilder told Joe Rogan’s podcast on Monday.

“He could have had this opportunity, he had many opportunities; he could have fought Luis Ortiz, he could have fought me, he had a chance to fight [Tyson] Fury. Read more

Kane and Lloris reveals Spurs were unaware of Inter result during Barca draw (Goal.com)

Tottenham’s Champions League progress was secured virtue of Lucas Moura’s late equaliser at the Camp Nou and thanks to PSV holding Inter

Tottenham’s players were in the dark over their Champions League progress until after their 1-1 draw with Barcelona at the Camp Nou, their players have revealed.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side were tasked with matching Inter’s result from their home game against PSV to secure their place in the last-16.

The north Londoners looked destined to drop into the Europa League after Ousmane Dembele put Barca into an early lead , while Maurco Icardi had pulled Inter level with PSV after falling behind to a Hirving Lozano goal. Read more

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