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CONFIRMED: Joshua v Wilder CONTRACT SENT for heavyweight SUPER-FIGHT

Wilder’s advisor and co-manager Shelly Finkel had been expecting the paperwork to be sent from Matchroom’s Barry Hearn since Friday, although Tuesday was the date when confirmation was forthcoming.

The receipt of a contract could mean a Joshua v Alexander Povetkin mandatory bout this fall is on hold as the 2012 Olympic champion focuses on unifying the division.

Wilder’s recent social media activity led many to believe a deal wasn’t imminent but with a contract in possession of Finkel, boxing fans can keep their fingers crossed.

‘AJ’ was ordered by the WBA and WBO to battle Povetkin in September unless a deal could be reached with his arch-nemesis from across the Atlantic.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed to WBN a contract had been sent on Tuesday, something Wilder had stated he would sign straight away if terms were as already stated.

Initially turning down 50 million dollars in favor of taking on Wilder in the UK, Joshua has come good on his eventual promise to put a package together for an encounter against his most dangerous challenger.

All that’s missing is a signature from Wilder, provided the deal is what was expected to be sent from Matchroom for what will be the biggest top division collision in decades.

Phil Jay is Editor of World Boxing News. Follow on Twitter @PhilDJay