THE subsequent opponent for Anthony Joshua could possibly be introduced at a press convention on Tuesday, June 26.
His promoter Eddie Hearn spoke to Boxing Information yesterday on the Johnny Fisher-Alen Babic launch press convention and revealed the subsequent foe for ‘AJ’ is more likely to come from considered one of three names.
“I’ve seen [Zhilei] Zhang on the listing, [Joseph] Parker on the listing, [Daniel] Dubois’ clearly on the listing,” Hearn stated.
“The goal for AJ is to recapture the heavyweight title so if there’s a chance to struggle for the IBF title then Daniel Dubois would undoubtedly be a front-runner for that struggle.”
Dubois put himself right into a wholesome place final weekend along with his stoppage win over the beforehand unbeaten Filip Hrgovic. The Croat went into the struggle confidently however figuring out that ought to he lose then his place as IBF necessary challenger could be gone. Dubois now should wait on what the governing physique select to do over Oleksandr Usyk. The undisputed heavyweight champion has requested their title be on the road in his rematch with Tyson Fury on December 21. Ought to that not be granted then ‘Dynamite’ Dubois would struggle for a vacant title or be elevated from interim champion to full champion standing.
Regardless of not prepared to slender it right down to a “listing” of names Hearn confirmed that Dubois, Zhang and Parker are “undoubtedly the front-runners.”
“Daniel’s turning into a harmful fighter,” Hearn added after watching the Brit beat his man Hrgovic within the Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5 vs. 5 occasion.
“That was an enormous win, took some massive photographs, saved coming and broke his will actually. I do know it was stopped on cuts however he appeared like he was on his technique to stopping him legitimately.”
Zhang thrust himself again into the heavyweight image along with his stoppage win over Deontay Wilder whereas Joseph Parker holds wins over each males. The rejuvenated New Zealander has fought Joshua earlier than, nevertheless, and has made some noise in latest months a few second try at attempting to beat the previous unified champion having misplaced to him in March 2018 on factors.