Joshua vs Parker: Eddie Hearn claims Anthony Joshua believes Deontay Wilder will be 'easier' than Joseph Parker fight

Hearn claims that a two-fight deal could be agreed to face Wilder, which would see Joshua travel to America

Joshua is desperate to crack America (Getty)

Anthony Joshua sees a potential fight against Deontay Wilder as “easier” than his upcoming bout against Joseph Parker, according to Eddie Hearn.

The unified 28-year-old heavyweight champion has been the pique of Wilder's interest for some time now, with the American calling his British rival out on many occasions, especially in the last year, over a match-up between the two.

Speaking at the media workout prior to his fight against Luis Ortiz, the WBC heavyweight champion of the world brashly said that he is ready to face Joshua.

"We're ready on this side of the pond,” Wilder said.

"Joshua is like a cow, Eddie Hearn is milking him for every dollar. There have been no negotiations at all, no deal has been offered. But the world wants to see me and Joshua get in the ring."

In response to Wilder's comments, Hearn told Sky Sports that Joshua is more than ready to fight and that the Alabama-born heavyweight should consider his promotional future.

"Talking of milking the cow, I think Deontay's got a chip on his shoulder, because his udders are dry.

"He's making very small money and needs a new promoter. I don't think he has a promoter at the moment, so if he doesn't - Deontay just pick up the phone, drop me a line. We'll get this AJ fight, we'll make you some real money.

"He's WBC champion, he's a great fighter, who is a great personality, but for this camp he's been like a one-man salesman, just travelling around the globe, trying to sell his own fight. He should be in camp. This is a proper fight, his first real test.

Anthony Joshua is more concerned by the threat posed by Joseph Parker, Eddie Hearn has suggested (Getty)

"Make no mistake, I was with Anthony Joshua this morning, he wants to fight Deontay Wilder. He sees that as an easier fight potentially than the Joseph Parker fight.

"The plan is to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. He's got to deal with Parker first on March 31, it's a tough fight. After that, Deontay is coming to Cardiff, we can sit down, we can get that fight made. No problems from our side."

Hearn also stated that a two-fight deal could be on the cards for a potential Joshua-Wilder bout, with the Briton willing to travel to America to make it happen.

"Anthony is happy to go into that fight next. Wilder was talking about he wants a 50-50 split. This is ridiculous, we're going to have three belts, he's got one.

"He's doing his thing in America. Now he's saying that he will take any split, as long as that split is reversed in the rematch. No problem with that. Again, pick up the phone, call me Deontay. It's very easy, we can get it done over a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

"America is fine. We'll do two fights. There's loads of different ways we can do the fight, but let's just get it made."