Promoter Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua's representative, commented on the unexpected defeat of Wilder

Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, commented on Deontay Wilder's unexpected defeat to Joseph Parker. Wilder sensationally lost on points with scores of 118–111, 118–110, 120–108.

"During the preparation, I said that I didn't rate him. Wilder had no idea what to do. He was losing every round. He raised his hand, telling the referee that he won the fight, but that's not true. That's the reality.

It was the most one-sided heavyweight fight I've ever seen. It has disrupted our plans. We informed Anthony Joshua that Wilder lost to Parker".

If Wilder had defeated Parker and Joshua had beaten Wallin, a fight between them could have happened, but now those plans are in jeopardy due to the American's defeat.