Anthony Joshua to fight Deontay Wilder in April

Anthony Joshua's camp are "begging" for a world heavyweight bout, says WBC champion Deontay Wilder.

Earlier this month, the 33-year-old American controversially drew with Britain’s Tyson Fury in Los Angeles. 

The WBC champion has then 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 said.

"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.

"But people want to know who's the best, especially after seeing this Fury fight, and I've been trying to show people who is the best. I'm always going to say I'm the best until I'm defeated."

A bout between Joshua, who holds the IBF and WBO, WBA belts and WBC champion Wilder, would unify the titles in the heavyweight division.

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has previously engaged in failed negotiation with Wilder's team.

The 29-year-old British boxer has not confirmed an opponent for his next fight on 13 April at Wembley Stadium, with Hearn saying "it comes down to what Wilder wants to do.”

"Wilder is our absolute first and golden choice," Hearn said.

"Anthony will then become undisputed champion and then I think it's only right Fury gets his shot as well."