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Wilder, Fury and Whyte given 10 days to agree to fight Joshua at Wembley after Eddie Hearn sets the clock ticking on April showdown

Promoter has laid down gauntlet to potential opponents for spring clash at Wembley amid claims Wilder is ignoring his emails

EDDIE HEARN has warned Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte that they have just ten days left to agree to a fight with Anthony Joshua in April.

claims Hearn has come up with the deadline after growing frustrated with American fighter Wilder, who hasn't replied to the past "five or six" emails.

 Anthony Joshua's team has set a ten-day deadline to find his next opponent
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Anthony Joshua's team has set a ten-day deadline to find his next opponentCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The home of English football has been booked in for AJ’s next fight in three months’ time.

And with Wilder no longer considered a realistic option, the race is on to find a new opponent.

It’s said that AJ could be set to take on mandatory heavyweight challenge Dominic Breazeale.

But he could yet face British rival Tyson Fury, who drew against Wilder in a classic battle last month.

 AJ's team are getting tired of waiting for Deontay Wilder and are ready to look elsewhere
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AJ's team are getting tired of waiting for Deontay Wilder and are ready to look elsewhereCredit: Reuters

There is also talk of a fight against Dillian Whyte, who is riding high off the back of his win over Dereck Chisora.

However, a final proposal will first be sent to Wilder, with the WBC heavyweight champ still first on AJ’s list.

Fury and Wilder’s teams are also set to receive offers of a potential opportunity.

AJ's team are yet to take up the opportunity to fight Jarrell Miller, with the American available to do battle at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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 Tyson Fury is amongst those set to receive proposals to fight at Wembley in April
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Tyson Fury is amongst those set to receive proposals to fight at Wembley in AprilCredit: Getty Images
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