Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua next fight if not Tyson Fury or Daniel Dubois? Eddie Hearn names three potential opponents

[Willow The Wisp]

Whatever great things Anthony Joshua was ever going to do in boxing; he's already done. He should focus on the rest of his life now. He can afford to. He cannot win any of the match-ups that would strengthen his legacy; but can certainly tarnish it further.

[pollywog]

Ruiz's too old and too fat.

What...you didn't enjoy watching him waddle round the ring trying to catch up with AJ who was playing pitty pat ???

[Willow The Wisp]

Who's Deontay Wilder fighting next? Every single fighter on that list of Anthony Joshua's next opponent's 'Are better than most of Deontay Wilder's best career wins'.

Anthony Joshua even as a contender, and apparently according to his critics a fighter who is petrified 'With bad durability and endurance, that level of a fighter is being held to the highest standard out of all current active Heavyweight fighters'.

In reality Anthony Joshua has neither bad durability nor endurance 'Anthony Joshua managed the pace vs Oleksandr Uysk better than Fury in the 24 rounds they fought. And statistically he has fought a higher number of higher level heavyweight fighters than all current active Heavyweight fighters. If Anthony Joshua's durability was so bad, then by now? He would have been knocked out multiple times in his career. Anthony Joshua has only been legitimately knocked out once vs Daniel Dubois. A fight were Joshua amplified the effects of Dubois's power, making uncharacteristic unforced errors and wading into power punches with his guard down'.

If the fight with Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury does not happen 'Then once again, it is not the fault of Anthony Joshua. Those two fighters have never wanted to fight Joshua, because stylistically he is an extremely difficult fight for them both. And if all of those three fighters are miles outside of their peak, I would say that Joshua? Is actually in the best form out of all three'.

Tyson Fury has lost his last three fights. Tyson Fury did not win his fight vs Ngannou, but he was given the decision. He was then pushed around the ring, and smashed up in round 9 by Oleksandr Uysk in their first fight. And in their rematch Fury was systematically beaten by Uysk, due to his superior endurance and skill acuity. 'Oleksandr Uysk is fighter who Fury outweighed by 40 pounds at the very least and almost 60 pounds in their rematch. Tyson Fury last semi-top level wins were against Dillian Whyte. A fighter who had already been beaten by both Anthony Joshua and Alexandre Povetkin'.

I don't think Anthony Joshua will fight Dillian Whyte next 'There is nothing in that fight for Joshua to gain. The lowest level fight Joshua will take in his next fight, in my opinion would be against Deontay Wilder'.

Although Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua 'Would be a mega fight, due to Wilder's recent form. I don't really think any real boxing analyst or boxing fan can claim that Deontay Wilder is at this stage of his career a World level fighter'.

Anthony Joshua's still has the ambition to fight at the very top level of the sport 'And potentially fight for another World title. And become a Three times World Heavyweight Champion. So, I have no doubt that it will be inevitable that Anthony Joshua will need to fight at elite level'.

Even when Joshua does fight his nearest competition such as Bakoli, Zhang, Dubois II or Parker 'I would still expect his critics to expose themselves as purely subjective individuals, with distorted perceptions when it comes to boxing and Anthony Joshua's career efforts'.

Anthony Joshua only two fights ago, was the very man who defended this entire sport 'From its most critical existential thread of this century.

People may attempt to play down, and discredit that victory 'And the seriousness of Francis Ngannou's threat, at that time in boxing history. But the facts of the matter are? Francis Ngannou beat Tyson Fury, who apparently was the then number 1 lineal world Heavyweight Champion'.

Tyson Fury if he was the fighting man, he claims to be 'He really should have made the rematch vs Francis Ngannou II. This time beat Ngannou for real, and leave no doubt in the combat sports world. Of who the number 1 Heavyweight boxing Champion is on the entire planet'.

But instead Tyson Fury, did not behave in this manner 'Fury showed zero incentive of re-matching Ngannou, therefore? I would not say that Tyson Fury damage the sport of boxing. Because what people must understand is, that Boxing is prizing fighting. It is not a elitist sport, where certain people are discriminated against and disallowed or prevented opportunities. Francis Ngannou as a great combat sports athlete and Champion, has every single right 'To compete in boxing, and regard himself as a boxer once he steps inside the ring'.

Regardless, boxing as entity was calling out for its defender 'A counter attack was imminent. There was much talk, excuses made and deliberation in the aftermath of Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury'.

Many people in the wider combat sports world, were starting to believe that Francis Ngannou could beat all Heavyweight fighters 'They could not comprehend, or understand how this man could be hurt by a punch. Francis Ngannou in his entire combat sporting career, had never been hurt by a punch, kick, elbow or knee'.

Francis Ngannou was being built up as being invulnerable to physical attacks, and having mass destructive power within his punches.

Lets all be real and honest, there was much talk 'But no Heavyweight fighters, were stepping up to challenge Francis Ngannou. Tyson Fury did not greatly protest his performance, he did not call for the rematch, Deontay Wilder did not step to Francis Ngannou and neither did Oleksandr Uysk'.

Note: On March 8th 2024 'Anthony Joshua beat Francis Ngannou at his own game, Joshua confronted Ngannou head on in the area of his game where he is most effective and destructive. Anthony Joshua completely, obliterated and decimated Ngannou in this area. That is why the loss impacted him so severely, and I warned people before the fight? That potentially Francis Ngannou was going to suffer the worst lost of his entire combat sporting career, and that is precisely what happened'.

I think people need to acknowledge and accept that Anthony Joshua is no longer a World Heavyweight Champion. The way people are reacting on this thread, is that Anthony Joshua is the current Lineal and Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion. Joshua has been a contender for many years, therefore guess what? He is going to fight other contenders until he gets another World title opportunity'.

To conclude: Anthony Joshua has fought the most top level fighters, out of all heavyweight fighters during this era 'And people must acknowledge, that it was Anthony Joshua who first gave Oleksandr Uysk I his chance to fight for a Heavyweight World title. True to his form and conduct as a Champion and fighter Joshua has taken on all comers, and has continually taken fights that? Many people have advised him not to. Such as the immediate rematches with both Andy Ruiz Junior II, and Oleksandr Uysk II'.

It is 2025, and here are now some objective facts of this current time. Tyson Fury has just lost his last three fights, and was bulled into retirement by a fighter who he outweighed by 40 pounds at the very least and almost 60 pounds in their rematch. Deontay Wilder has lost his last two fights, and is now seemingly content to fight Domestic level American Heavyweight fighters'.

Anthony Joshua is the former 2012 Olympic Champion, and two times World Heavyweight Champion. He has just suffered the most catastrophic loss of his career vs Daniel Dubois. Despite of such a traumatic and challenging event, Anthony Joshua still has not retired and? He is still not content with fighting below World level, because something inside of his character still believes that he is dangerous and one of the best Heavyweight fighters on the planet' That is a fighter' etc.

I read the whole thing. Thanks Eddy.

[Dakuwaqa]

AJ is done

The only fight that was worth it for him was with Fury.

All the top guys beat him now. I don’t see the point in him continuing. Maybe an easy fight against Britains Crumber One so he can retire on a win.

Bakole and Zhang knock him out within 3

[MastaBlasta]

hearn says, the Bakole fight is "... unlikely". LoL, we already knew that. Why bother to name Bakole then? Oh yeah, he is just throwing names around to get hits on his quotes. LoL!

If AJ were very serious and determined to come back and claim his place, a surprise win against Bakole (ala Ali vs Foreman) would seal his legacy as an outstanding fighter and champion. Just like the foreman fight did for Ali.

[champion4ever]

What about Dereck Chisora, Joe Joyce or Dillian Whyte? They are all washed up to but I still believe we will have a Fury/Joshua matchup by the end of the year though?

[champion4ever]

AJ is done

The only fight that was worth it for him was with Fury.
Bakole and Zhang knock him out within 3

I agree. Fury is a cash out fight before retiring because there is still a lot of demand for that fight.

However, the other two opponents are not even worth the ink their names are printed on. They would both hurt AJ.

[champion4ever]

Notice the name of the big Chinese fella never comes out of his mouth.

Rightfully so; It’s a fight that AJ can’t win. Eddie is not crazy

[champion4ever]

Desperate and money-addicted salesman is already laying the ground for his fragile golden boy to avoid another DD beating.
No wonder he looked like a zombie on the day of Fuy's announcement. As if Fury, Warren, and Spencer ****** all the life out of him.
And that's the difference between (real) promoters and just a money-addicted salesman. Promoters always outsmart that "hard-working" fool.

Daniel Dubois is a fight that AJ cannot win. Right now Triple D’s confidence is through the roof. He’ll knock AJ spark clean out in the very first round. Joshua’s punch resistance is gone.

[pollywog]

I agree. Fury is a cash out fight before retiring because there is still a lot of demand for that fight.

Who exactly is demanding it ?