AJ's next fight

[suzanne5223]

Next fight for Anthony Joshua should be winner of Tyson Fury - Deontey Wilder fight,
but I think he will again skip and avoid any of those two fighters.

Nah. He already mentioned 4 (Tyson, Wilder, Usyk and Pulev) of them as his next opponent.

He kept fighting unknown fighters that is why people can't never stopped or questioning who is a the real heavyweight champion, but now that he is expose because of his first fight against Ruiz, he really should face Wilder or Fury, for me a fight with any of these two great fighters will guaranteed him ticket as the best pound for pound great in this generation.

That would happen probably next year, if we keep calling that then for sure they will give us a chance.
Remember that they are in the business of money and if people want that fight they can give that fight.

AJ is soft, I don't know what would happen to him if he will fight Wilder TBH.

If you're saying this because Anthony have pretty face and gentle look then you're totally wrong because he a man that keep all still on the ring only while he act as a gentle man outside the ring.

Next fight for Anthony Joshua should be winner of Tyson Fury - Deontey Wilder fight,
but I think he will again skip and avoid any of those two fighters.

In the end, he will run out of alibi and excuses, I have watched one interview that Wilder badly wanted a fight with a Joshua, but they did not mention that after he won against Ruiz, because of this they are depriving boxing fans a great fight in the heavyweight that only both of them can provide.

I believe you're saying this because you don't know the in depth of the whole story because Anthony was ready for Wilder fight before Wilder reject the offer giving to him.

[smyslov]

Deontay rejected to fight Joshua, when he finds out that Joshua is going to get double of what he is getting check all the information here
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1109894/Anthony-Joshua-Deontay-Wilder-Fight-Offer-Rejection-Reason-Boxing-News

I believe it should not be half the gap, the gap is very huge, they are both champion and Wilder is also undefeated.

[Ahimoth]

Deontay rejected to fight Joshua, when he finds out that Joshua is going to get double of what he is getting check all the information here
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1109894/Anthony-Joshua-Deontay-Wilder-Fight-Offer-Rejection-Reason-Boxing-News

I believe it should not be half the gap, the gap is very huge, they are both champion and Wilder is also undefeated.

So this is the most awaited fight when the best of the best will be seen fighting. This would be a great and unpredictable time to see how these guys will show off what they've got in the ring side. Every now and then their fans is very exciting to watch the fight of both powerful boxers.

[Yatsan]

Deontay rejected to fight Joshua, when he finds out that Joshua is going to get double of what he is getting check all the information here
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1109894/Anthony-Joshua-Deontay-Wilder-Fight-Offer-Rejection-Reason-Boxing-News

I believe it should not be half the gap, the gap is very huge, they are both champion and Wilder is also undefeated.

It's sad we are not going to see this fight very soon because of the money, Deontay Wilder wants more of what he is going to get on initial offer even they are talking about millions still Deontay rejected this why? I only sees it as selling his undefeated record on a high bout. OR he doesn't want his record to get a stain so he's making an alibi and more of excuse? what you think about this guys?

[Kasabus]

Deontay rejected to fight Joshua, when he finds out that Joshua is going to get double of what he is getting check all the information here
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1109894/Anthony-Joshua-Deontay-Wilder-Fight-Offer-Rejection-Reason-Boxing-News

I believe it should not be half the gap, the gap is very huge, they are both champion and Wilder is also undefeated.

It's sad we are not going to see this fight very soon because of the money, Deontay Wilder wants more of what he is going to get on initial offer even they are talking about millions still Deontay rejected this why? I only sees it as selling his undefeated record on a high bout. OR he doesn't want his record to get a stain so he's making an alibi and more of excuse? what you think about this guys?

IMO, wilder should even be getting bigger as he is a more exciting fighter than AJ, and he is also undefeated that most of his wins are knockout.

I don't know why AJ would demand that high when I think he will even be the dog if he fight Wilder.

[smyslov]

Deontay rejected to fight Joshua, when he finds out that Joshua is going to get double of what he is getting check all the information here
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1109894/Anthony-Joshua-Deontay-Wilder-Fight-Offer-Rejection-Reason-Boxing-News

I believe it should not be half the gap, the gap is very huge, they are both champion and Wilder is also undefeated.

It's sad we are not going to see this fight very soon because of the money, Deontay Wilder wants more of what he is going to get on initial offer even they are talking about millions still Deontay rejected this why? I only sees it as selling his undefeated record on a high bout. OR he doesn't want his record to get a stain so he's making an alibi and more of excuse? what you think about this guys?

IMO, wilder should even be getting bigger as he is a more exciting fighter than AJ, and he is also undefeated that most of his wins are knockout.

I don't know why AJ would demand that high when I think he will even be the dog if he fight Wilder.

With Joshua with one lost and that was coming from stoppage and Wilder still undefeated, if he beats Fury, and they decide to sit down to negotiate, then it should be in Wilder's favor being an undefeated champion, in my opinion it should be 50- 50, they should do it for the fans and for their career's reputation.

[Jating]

As per this article:

Earlier this month in Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua reclaimed the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles when he won a twelve round unanimous decision over Andy Ruiz in their rematch.

Now Joshua has two mandatory obligations at the table - and both sanctioning organizations have ordered Joshua to make a defense.

The mandatory challenger under the WBO is Oleksandr Usyk, while the IBF has ordered Joshua to face Kubrat Pulev.

https://www.boxingscene.com/joshua-id-hate-vacate-belt-i-know-i-get-it-right-back--145418

So it seems that the boxing bodies is forcing Joshua to face his mandatories otherwise he will be strip of the titles or he needed to vacant it. So I guess he doesn't have the control on who he chooses to fight next because of the sanctioning bodies in boxing.

[suzanne5223]

Deontay rejected to fight Joshua, when he finds out that Joshua is going to get double of what he is getting check all the information here
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1109894/Anthony-Joshua-Deontay-Wilder-Fight-Offer-Rejection-Reason-Boxing-News

I believe it should not be half the gap, the gap is very huge, they are both champion and Wilder is also undefeated.

I know but if winning the fight is so such for him he would have go for it, get the undisputed title which will earn him more endorsement, promo recommendation which fetch him ridiculous money without doing anything but him time.
With that been said, i believe the statement made by Anthony after the Ruiz fight have clearly stated that he's not running from Wilders or Furys fight.

[Quidat]

As per this article:

Earlier this month in Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua reclaimed the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles when he won a twelve round unanimous decision over Andy Ruiz in their rematch.

Now Joshua has two mandatory obligations at the table - and both sanctioning organizations have ordered Joshua to make a defense.

The mandatory challenger under the WBO is Oleksandr Usyk, while the IBF has ordered Joshua to face Kubrat Pulev.

https://www.boxingscene.com/joshua-id-hate-vacate-belt-i-know-i-get-it-right-back--145418

So it seems that the boxing bodies is forcing Joshua to face his mandatories otherwise he will be strip of the titles or he needed to vacant it. So I guess he doesn't have the control on who he chooses to fight next because of the sanctioning bodies in boxing.

He wont really have have the choice but either to follow those mandatory fights if you dont like headaces later on.The thing here is that there 2 demanded fights on this one and it would really need some arrangements on which one he would tend to choose but if i were too speak then it would be more easier if he consider on selecting Usyk than Pulev first.Neither which one would start out he would really need to defend those belts.

[DarkDays]

Looking at the rankings, there doesn't really appear to be anybody in the top 5 that are likely to face AJ any time soon. Wilder and Fury are tied up to fight in February, Usyk probably doesn't want that smoke for his second fight at heavyweight and Ruiz already got that smoke twice in a row.

Discounting all of these, we have the potential Dillian Whyte rematch (good chance), but I suspect Joshua will end up fighting someone ranked slightly lower, such as Kownacki or Hrgovic. I don't want to see him fight anybody that any of his previous opponents have already beat...

[AverageGlabella]

Looking at the rankings, there doesn't really appear to be anybody in the top 5 that are likely to face AJ any time soon. Wilder and Fury are tied up to fight in February, Usyk probably doesn't want that smoke for his second fight at heavyweight and Ruiz already got that smoke twice in a row.

Discounting all of these, we have the potential Dillian Whyte rematch (good chance), but I suspect Joshua will end up fighting someone ranked slightly lower, such as Kownacki or Hrgovic. I don't want to see him fight anybody that any of his previous opponents have already beat...

Winner of the Fury Vs Wilder fight will be AJs opponent in 2021. Joshua will see of his mandatory opponents in 2020 to retain his belts. if the first is anything to go by from Wilder vs Fury we could be in for a great rematch and some very skillful boxing. I think Wilder might get a little luckier this time around and knock fury out. Joshua will probably fancy fighting fury more than Wilder due to Joshua being rocked a few times in his career and Wilder having that insane power. I think we will see Joshua trying to get into the head of fury before the rematch.

Dillian Whyte looks in terrible shape at the moment and if his last fight is anything to judge him on I don't think Joshua will be accepting a fight with him anytime soon.

[DarkDays]

Looking at the rankings, there doesn't really appear to be anybody in the top 5 that are likely to face AJ any time soon. Wilder and Fury are tied up to fight in February, Usyk probably doesn't want that smoke for his second fight at heavyweight and Ruiz already got that smoke twice in a row.

Discounting all of these, we have the potential Dillian Whyte rematch (good chance), but I suspect Joshua will end up fighting someone ranked slightly lower, such as Kownacki or Hrgovic. I don't want to see him fight anybody that any of his previous opponents have already beat...

Winner of the Fury Vs Wilder fight will be AJs opponent in 2021. Joshua will see of his mandatory opponents in 2020 to retain his belts. if the first is anything to go by from Wilder vs Fury we could be in for a great rematch and some very skillful boxing. I think Wilder might get a little luckier this time around and knock fury out. Joshua will probably fancy fighting fury more than Wilder due to Joshua being rocked a few times in his career and Wilder having that insane power. I think we will see Joshua trying to get into the head of fury before the rematch.

Dillian Whyte looks in terrible shape at the moment and if his last fight is anything to judge him on I don't think Joshua will be accepting a fight with him anytime soon.

Yea, that's likely, but it is highly unlikely to be his next fight.

As it stands, Joshua's mandatories are Trevor Bryan for the WBA belt, Dillian Whyte for the WBC, Kubrat Pulev for the IBF and Usyk for his other two belts. Looking at this landscape, the easiest person to beat would obviously be Pulev since he already got beat by Dillian Whyte. Logically, it if Joshua is to fight three times next year he will get rid of Pulev first, then move on to Usyk or Whyte (probably Usyk) and then finish up with the winner of Wilder/Fury (so probably Fury).

This is a wildly optimistic timeline though, he'll probably fight someone like Kownacki or Jarell Miller as a tick over rather than a mandatory.

[AverageGlabella]

Yea, that's likely, but it is highly unlikely to be his next fight.

As it stands, Joshua's mandatories are Trevor Bryan for the WBA belt, Dillian Whyte for the WBC, Kubrat Pulev for the IBF and Usyk for his other two belts. Looking at this landscape, the easiest person to beat would obviously be Pulev since he already got beat by Dillian Whyte. Logically, it if Joshua is to fight three times next year he will get rid of Pulev first, then move on to Usyk or Whyte (probably Usyk) and then finish up with the winner of Wilder/Fury (so probably Fury).

This is a wildly optimistic timeline though, he'll probably fight someone like Kownacki or Jarell Miller as a tick over rather than a mandatory.

Joshua's mandatories are boring and it will be a bad year for heavyweight boxing fans after the Fury and Wilder fight. Yes I don't think Joshua would fancy Whyte as they have had some close calls in the past but Kownacki and jarell miller would be the safer options for him. Joshua has a lot to prove in his next big fight and I don't think I fancy him for either Wilder or Fury. The wilder and fury rematch is going to be one hell of a night just like last time. It was unbelievable how Fury got up after that massive combination from Wilder last time out but other than the combination Wilder did not do a lot.

[suzanne5223]

Looking at the rankings, there doesn't really appear to be anybody in the top 5 that are likely to face AJ any time soon. Wilder and Fury are tied up to fight in February, Usyk probably doesn't want that smoke for his second fight at heavyweight and Ruiz already got that smoke twice in a row.

Discounting all of these, we have the potential Dillian Whyte rematch (good chance), but I suspect Joshua will end up fighting someone ranked slightly lower, such as Kownacki or Hrgovic. I don't want to see him fight anybody that any of his previous opponents have already beat...

I believe you're right about most rated boxers which ought to be Anthony's next opponent been tied up with another fight and i think there's anything anyone can do about that but the available opponent to fight Anthony will only be someone who's his previous or upcoming opponent have beaten.

[milewilda]

Looking at the rankings, there doesn't really appear to be anybody in the top 5 that are likely to face AJ any time soon. Wilder and Fury are tied up to fight in February, Usyk probably doesn't want that smoke for his second fight at heavyweight and Ruiz already got that smoke twice in a row.

Discounting all of these, we have the potential Dillian Whyte rematch (good chance), but I suspect Joshua will end up fighting someone ranked slightly lower, such as Kownacki or Hrgovic. I don't want to see him fight anybody that any of his previous opponents have already beat...

I believe you're right about most rated boxers which ought to be Anthony's next opponent been tied up with another fight and i think there's anything anyone can do about that but the available opponent to fight Anthony will only be someone who's his previous or upcoming opponent have beaten.

Theres no other choice but to deal with it yet its already mandated on the said fight which means we cant really stop on whose gonna he fight.
About those Wilder rejection issue then its just right for him to decline but sooner or later they will surely face up on the ring but for how AJ
would deal either those 2 low ranks than him.

[uray]

Deontay rejected to fight Joshua, when he finds out that Joshua is going to get double of what he is getting check all the information here
 I believe it should not be half the gap, the gap is very huge, they are both champion and Wilder is also undefeated.

Do you really see how they are avoiding the fight with Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua just won the rematch against Ruiz and if you take the Floyd Mayweather words he cannot be the A side to call the shots against an undefeated champion and with a stipulation where Joshua gets all the perks cannot be accepted and they are doing that to avoid the fight.

[suzanne5223]

Looking at the rankings, there doesn't really appear to be anybody in the top 5 that are likely to face AJ any time soon. Wilder and Fury are tied up to fight in February, Usyk probably doesn't want that smoke for his second fight at heavyweight and Ruiz already got that smoke twice in a row.

Discounting all of these, we have the potential Dillian Whyte rematch (good chance), but I suspect Joshua will end up fighting someone ranked slightly lower, such as Kownacki or Hrgovic. I don't want to see him fight anybody that any of his previous opponents have already beat...

I believe you're right about most rated boxers which ought to be Anthony's next opponent been tied up with another fight and i think there's anything anyone can do about that but the available opponent to fight Anthony will only be someone who's his previous or upcoming opponent have beaten.

Theres no other choice but to deal with it yet its already mandated on the said fight which means we cant really stop on whose gonna he fight.
About those Wilder rejection issue then its just right for him to decline but sooner or later they will surely face up on the ring but for how AJ
would deal either those 2 low ranks than him.

Deal? He will definitely gave his fans a good reason to have total trust in him again because alot of his fans actually doubted his ability these days ever since his first fight with Ruiz but i believe it to be an easy win fight for Anthony.

[Diced90]

I believe you're right about most rated boxers which ought to be Anthony's next opponent been tied up with another fight and i think there's anything anyone can do about that but the available opponent to fight Anthony will only be someone who's his previous or upcoming opponent have beaten.

Anthony Joshua has stated multiple times in the past that he would rather not fight unless he is fighting another A class fighter.

Unlike Tyson Fury (for example) who has no issues with fighting the likes of Tom Schwartz and other low ranked fighters for a tickover, it seems AJ will only fight those in the top 20 or so.

This obviously causes matchmaking issues, but will eventually give fight fans the fights they want.

[suzanne5223]

I believe you're right about most rated boxers which ought to be Anthony's next opponent been tied up with another fight and i think there's anything anyone can do about that but the available opponent to fight Anthony will only be someone who's his previous or upcoming opponent have beaten.

Anthony Joshua has stated multiple times in the past that he would rather not fight unless he is fighting another A class fighter.

Unlike Tyson Fury (for example) who has no issues with fighting the likes of Tom Schwartz and other low ranked fighters for a tickover, it seems AJ will only fight those in the top 20 or so.

This obviously causes matchmaking issues, but will eventually give fight fans the fights they want.

I actually dont know when he made the statement you're talking about but the last time i checked what he said during his interview after the clash of the dunes was that he's already to fight Usyk, Pulev, Wilder, Fury etc cause he have to defend his title whenever he can.
When did he said hes not going to fight low rank fighters?

[Hippocrypto]

I believe you're right about most rated boxers which ought to be Anthony's next opponent been tied up with another fight and i think there's anything anyone can do about that but the available opponent to fight Anthony will only be someone who's his previous or upcoming opponent have beaten.

Anthony Joshua has stated multiple times in the past that he would rather not fight unless he is fighting another A class fighter.

Unlike Tyson Fury (for example) who has no issues with fighting the likes of Tom Schwartz and other low ranked fighters for a tickover, it seems AJ will only fight those in the top 20 or so.

This obviously causes matchmaking issues, but will eventually give fight fans the fights they want.

If that's what the fans wanted to happen, then they should grab that opportunity in order to avoid matchmaking issues.
As a boxer, he shouldn't be missing a good chance to have it as long as they're popular it wouldn't be a big deal. Just like Manny Pacquiao, he's willing to take all the possible good match regardless of weight issues.