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Eddie Hearn REVEALS Five Potential Opponents Who Anthony Joshua Could Realistically Fight Next
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Eddie Hearn has revealed in a recent interview five potential opponents for Anthony Joshua ahead of his return to the ring. ‘AJ’ was knocked out by Daniel Dubois last time out at Wembley Stadium last September, but is targeting a return to action in the summer.
Eddie Hearn Lists Five Realistic Opponents For Anthony Joshua Next
Matchroom Boxing kingpin Eddie Hearn as listed five potential opponents for Anthony Joshua upon his ring return.
Joshua hasn’t fought since last September, where he was knocked out in five rounds by fellow Brit Eddie Hearn on the lookout for a realistic fight next for Joshua.
At 35-years-old, there is no time for Joshua to rebuild and take less meaningful fights at this stage of his career. His aim is still to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest heavyweight’s of this era.
To become king again, ‘AJ’ will have to beat at least a couple of accomplished fighters at the top of the division. As one of the biggest names in world boxing and a huge money making machine, fighters will be queuing up for a chance to fight Joshua this summer.
With that in mind, Eddie Hearn has listed five potential fighters who are in the running to be in the opposite corner upon Anthony Joshua‘s ring return. In a recent interview with talkSPORT, Hearn revealed five names who he can realistically see ‘AJ’ fighting next:
“Tyson Fury, if not Dubois,” Hearn said.
“There is also His Excellency Turki Alalshikh] has stated he would love to see that fight.
“I guess the Martin Bakole fight is still there, but he would probably get criticised if he fought Bakole, so less likely.”
Who Is In The Running To Fight ‘AJ’ Next?
Daniel Dubois
Eddie Hearn has itted that Daniel Dubois remains the frontrunner for Anthony Joshua’s next fight. Should this be the case, the bout will of course be a rematch following their heavyweight world title clash last September.
Dubois won in conclusive fashion with a fifth round knockout, meaning that if a rematch was to happen next ‘DDD’ would undoubtedly be the favourite with the best boxing betting sites in the UK.
Although Hearn says this fight is the frontrunner, it seems more likely that Dubois will fight Beterbiev vs Bivol rematch card.
Tyson Fury
Another potential match-up for Anthony Joshua next is of course the Oleksandr Usyk.
This fight all depends on whether Fury remains retired or not. If he does return to the ring, then Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is a fight that simply must happen and remains the single biggest fight in British boxing today. Period.
Joseph Parker
A rematch between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker is another potential fight according to Eddie Hearn. Joshua of course beat Parker by unanimous decision back in 2016, and a rematch could be a realistic fight for both nine years on.
That being said, Team Parker are chasing the Daniel Dubois fight and fully deserve to fight for a version of the world heavyweight title. This again seems like an unlikely next fight for ‘AJ’, but don’t rule it out from happening down the line.
Agit Kabayel
Another potential opponent for Anthony Joshua could be former sparring partner and the in-form Agit Kabayel. Kabayel has beaten Zhilei Zhang, Frank Sanchez and Arslanbek Makhmudov in his last three fights, all via bodyshot knockouts.
This fight seems like it could happen next, and would be a tough one to call. The best sports betting apps would likely see this fight as a genuine 50/50.
Deontay Wilder
Last but not least, another potential Anthony Joshua opponent for his comeback fight in the summer could be a showdown with Deontay Wilder.
Joshua vs Wilder is a fight that has been talked about for the best part of a decade, but never quite came to fruition. Wilder seems well past his best now and damaged goods, but it is still a huge fight and one that would make both combatants millions of pounds.
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