Deontay Wilder explains why he is about to reject a $ 100 million + DAZN deal, including Anthony Joshua

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Deontay Wilder insists that he "loves" to be a free agent, which is why he is about to reject a $ 100 million deal from American broadcaster DAZN.

This news is a blow to the fans who were hoping for a guaranteed title fight with Anthony Joshua, as they claim that an agreement would have made it possible for this fight to take place in 2019.

Last week, the fans received what turned out to be a false hope when it appeared that Wilder would meet the streaming service – which also airs AJ in America.

It has been reported that the WBC heavyweight champion has been seen to be offering over $ 100 million for three fights against Dominic Breazeale, Joshua and AJ again in a rematch.

However, it is now understood that his team will reject the offer and, when asked, the American explained why.

"So many people are trying to dictate my career and say," I should do that, I should do that, I should not do that, I should not do that, "Wilder said.

"$ 12.5 million is laughable now, $ 15 million is laughable. All these things that I must have done, I did not do anything of that and I am now looking at my career.

"I bet on myself and you can not go wrong with yourself.

"I like being a free agent, I love being able to do what I do and we'll see what the future holds for us."

Wilder is expected to announce Tuesday his next fight – which will be against Breazeale anyway – Tuesday.

Speculation suggests that it will be broadcast on the pay-per-view Showtime in America, as was its previous fight against Tyson Fury.