Anthony Joshua (26-3, 23 KOs) scored a brutal seventh-round stoppage victory over Robert Helenius (32-5, 21 KOs) at London‘s 02 Enviornment on August 12. Many who predicted AJ would want an early assertion stoppage win had been left disillusioned as AJ struggled to shut the space towards Helenius, who used his jab nicely. Joshua used his jab successfully however couldn’t shut the hole rapidly sufficient to land many efficient follow-ups.
The Seventh Spherical started with each fighters attempting to set traps for his or her opponent earlier than AJ landed a concussive proper hand to finish the battle in an emphatic trend. After the victory, consideration turned to what’s subsequent for AJ.
Three Potential Opponents for Anthony Joshua
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Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder
Joshua towards Deontay Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs), appears the most probably subsequent opponent for AJ, with Eddie Hearn saying straight after the battle. “It’s on to Deontay Wilder in January. Prince Khalid and Expertise Problem are right here tonight. We hope to shut that deal within the subsequent couple of days.” There isn’t a doubt a battle between Wilder and the Brit can be a field workplace smash, with each nonetheless eager to achieve the summit of the heavyweight division.
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Wilder possesses explosive energy, as confirmed by flattening Tyson Fury throughout their epic trilogy. AJs profession has stalled considerably following the defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, and regardless of the gradual begin towards Helenius, Joshua will probably be inspired by his devasting knockout of the Finnish fighter. A battle between Wilder and Joshua can be explosive for nonetheless lengthy it lasts.
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Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) towards Joshua has arguably been the competition we’ve got all craved for the previous couple of years. It will be a travesty if we don’t see this battle made. There isn’t a love misplaced between these two, which might make the build-up some of the entertaining ever. It feels Joshua wants some extra time with new coach Derrick James earlier than he takes on “The Gypsy King.” Fury would undoubtedly begin because the favorite, together with his superior footwork and boxing skill.
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With extra time underneath the tutelage of James, we’d seemingly see AJ trigger Fury some issues. If Joshua beats Wilder, certainly the Fury battle has to occur.
The Winner of Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce
Zhilei Zhang defeated Joe Joyce of their first encounter, which noticed Joyce instantly implement the rematch. Their second contest is ready to happen on Saturday, September 23. Zhang (25-1-1) couldn’t miss together with his straight left. It was correct and stable all through, ultimately resulting in the stoppage of Joyce (15-1). Whoever wins the rematch can be a viable opponent for Joshua if a battle can’t be made with Wilder or Fury. Each Joyce and Zhang would seemingly give Joshua loads to consider.
