Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua made a brief stop in New York on Tuesday to attend the press conference to launch Matchroom Boxing's deal with streaming service DAZN.

Although Joshua's upcoming title defence against Alexander Povetkin is to be broadcast internationally on the platform, it was not the Russian about whom reporters were keen to quiz Joshua.

That distinction went to American Deontay Wilder.

A bout between IBF, WBO and WBA Super champion Joshua (21-0, 20 KOs) and WBC champion Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) to determine an undisputed heavyweight king is undoubtedly the most highly anticipated clash in all of the sport.

However, despite both men insisting that they want the fight, negotiations for a September 22 showdown at Wembley Stadium stalled numerous times.

As a result, Joshua eventually opted to face his WBA mandatory challenger Povetkin on the aforementioned date - leaving fight fans frustrated.

Wilder has conducted several interviews with members of the US media in recent weeks, during each of which he has detailed his own personal views on why the fight has yet to be agreed.

Most notably, Wilder has consistently put focus on the fact that Joshua reportedly turned down a $50 million offer to travel to the US for the fight.

Perhaps naturally then, journalists wanted to take the opportunity to ask "AJ" for his response to Wilder's comments as he made his way into the press conference.

The 28-year-old was hounded by media members from the moment he entered the room - and reacted passionately to suggestions that he was at fault for the failure to agree the fight.

As can be seen in the video below, Joshua responded with vigour to several queries about the status of the Wilder fight - firstly suggesting to one reporter that he doubted the authenticity of Wilder's financial offer. 

"If it is a $100 million fight, then give it to me and we'll sign the fight. My bank account is still the same. It hasn't changed - but I'm looking for that money," said Joshua, seemingly confirming that he would have taken the offer had it been proven genuine. 

The unbeaten champion also addressed criticism of his move to fight Povetkin, rather than continue talks with Team Wilder - emphasising that fact that he had a contractual obligation to fulfil in order to keep possession of one of his championship belts.

"I have a belt...the WBA (championship). I have to fight my mandatory...We were supposed to fight after Takam but it fell through. Now I have to face my mandatory."

As he was bustled by the assembled media, though, Joshua did offer some hope to those clamouring for the Wilder fight - revealing that he has already signed a bout agreement for a proposed April 2019 meeting with the "Bronze Bomber".

"I've set a date, April 13th...I've signed my side. What more is there to ask for?," inquired Joshua as he went back-and-forth with media members.

One point which does seem clear, however, is that Joshua is growing tired of the constant talk concerning the financial side of the fight - and now simply wants to step into the ring.

"Why is everyone talking about money, money, money? We all know there's money around the place," he argued.

With April next year now looking the definitive target, the management teams of both Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will face increased public demand to put together the unification bout that the boxing world wants to see.

Assuming that he defeats Alexander Povetkin in his next outing, Joshua can expect a similar response from the US media at his post-fight press conference to the one he received on Tuesday.

Patience is running thin with both fans and pundits alike.