I hate Wilder and hope he gets KTFO'd. This is a mega fight in the boxing world (though I personally don't think it is) and is the biggest money fight out there. As such, a flat fee of $12 million dollars is a flat out swerve attempt by Team Joshua. This is the same as Floyd's offer of $40 million to Pacquiao.
Joshua certaintly isn't ducking. His team are making offers & have agreed to the 2nd fight. Wilder should accept because I think he probably KO's Joshua.
Looking at Wilders financial figures for previous fights there is a good chance if he changes to a percentage rather than a flat fee he may come out with less.
Anthony Joshua on Deontay Wilder: “I heard [reports] there’s $100m on the table! He wants a 60/40 split? Offer me $60m and you take the rest. I’ll take that in a heartbeat. Give me $50m dollars up front and I'll take that fight tomorrow! It’s not real.” Wilder's team can afford $50 million right?