Deontay Wilder has described Anthony Joshua as 'like a cow' as his promoter Eddie Hearn 'is milking him for every dollar'.

Undefeated Wilder, who faces Luis Ortiz on Saturday in New York to defend his title, insists 'Hearn knows' just how dangerous he is.

Joshua takes on WBO champion Joseph Parker in a bout to unify the heavyweight division on Saturday, March 31 with the winner set to face Wilder.

Deontay Wilder has described Anthony Joshua as 'like a cow' as Eddie Hearn 'is milking him'

'We're ready on this side of the pond,' Wilder told BBC Sport.

'I don't believe Hearn wants this fight at all. Joshua is like a cow, Eddie Hearn is milking him for every dollar.

'Hearn knows I'm a dangerous factor to his operation. 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.

'I don't think Joshua has enough confidence in himself to fight me.

Joshua takes on WBO champion Joseph Parker in bout to unify division on Saturday, March 31

'It's all on them. If he really wants it, he can make it happen.'

The American also gave his opinion on the Joshua-Parker fight at the end of the month.

'I see the Parker v Joshua fight going into the later rounds. I like Parker's movement,' he said.

'With Joshua's big frame and being muscular, that's OK to look the part but can he get out of the way of Parker's punches and maintain his stamina holding all that?'