Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn offered an huge update regarding Anthony Joshua.
The British fighter hasn’t fought since his devastating knockout of former UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou.
With many options and fights available, it opens the door for Joshua as he looks to bounce back after two losses to heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Eddie Hearn on Anthony Joshua’s Next Move
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn spoke to IFL TV and said; “We have to finalise AJ’s fight. I know a lot of people are talking about the Daniel Dubois fight and we have to see what sits with the IBF. There’s lot of other things as well but it is our intention that Anthony Joshua headlines the Wembley card in September.”
Hearn went on to say; “If we can get it for the IBF title and if it can be Anthony Joshua versus Daniel Dubois in a all British clash. It would be absolutely huge. This week is about finalising all them details.”
Subsequently, given the superstar Anthony Joshua is, there are many rumours are to who the British fighter could face next. Eddie Hearn spoke about this and said; “You have got Zhang and Joseph Parker. But I think the Daniel Dubois is the fight that makes sense, another British fighter. We have got agreements in place with his Excellency. We want to see how these fights look, what titles are on the line and what opportunities are there
Who Could The Brit Face Next
Joseph Parker is a name being circulated as the next person to fight Joshua. The Kiwi has already fought the Watford fighter and lost via unanimous decision. Since then, Parker has been on a rampage defeating fighters such as Zhilei Zhang, Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora. A rematch could be in the offing and the chance to avenge his loss would be perfect for Parker as he looks to put himself into the title picture in the heavyweight division.
Zhilei Zhang was another name mentioned by Eddie Hearn. The Chinese fighter who knocked out Deontay Wilder in devastating fashion is quickly becoming a fan favourite with his brutal knockouts. The forty-one year old who has only suffered two losses in his career would be an intriguing matchup for AJ. The knockout power Zhang has always makes him a formidable opponent and AJ would need to use his experience and dodge the big shots from the heavyweight.
Daniel Dubois is the most obvious candidate to fight Anthony Joshua. The British fighter is the mandatory contender for Joshua’s IBF title. Dubois record stands at twenty one wins and two losses in his professional career. His orthodox style and footwork could cause Anthony Joshua problems as the pair look set to clash. Dubois is a dangerous boxer and after his last performance against Filip Hrgovic clearly shows how Dubois has bounced back after losses to Oleksandr Usyk and Joe Joyce.