September 25th 2024.
It seems that Anthony Joshua is not ready to hang up his gloves just yet. After suffering a crushing knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, the heavyweight boxer has his sights set on his next fight. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that Joshua has a shortlist of three potential opponents in mind.
The highly-anticipated match between Joshua and Dubois took place at Wembley Stadium, with a whopping 96,000 spectators in attendance. Unfortunately, it ended in a devastating defeat for Joshua, marking the fourth loss of his professional career. This sparked discussions of retirement for the 34-year-old, but Joshua quickly shut down those rumors and made it clear that he intends to return to the ring.
Hearn has shed some light on who Joshua may face in his comeback fight. It seems that Joshua is eager to jump back into the ring with the top competitors in his division. A rematch with Dubois is a possibility, as well as long-awaited fights with Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Hearn shared his thoughts on a potential rematch with Dubois, stating, "If Fury was to lose, maybe both AJ and Fury would agree to give the public one last thrilling show with two big fights." He also mentioned the possibility of Joshua facing Fury for the unified world heavyweight title, with the potential of becoming a three-time champion.
But the options don't stop there. Hearn also mentioned the possibility of a matchup with Wilder, as both fighters are coming off of losses and someone has to go from the sport. However, nothing has been set in stone yet and Hearn also suggested waiting to see what happens in Fury's upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
Meanwhile, Dubois' promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that a rematch with Joshua is not a contractual obligation for Dubois. However, he also stated that they are open to the idea and are considering other options as well. Warren expressed his excitement for the current state of heavyweight boxing in the UK, with top fighters like Fury, Joshua, and young up-and-comer Moses Itauma.
With all these potential matchups and options, it seems that Joshua's return to the ring will be an exciting one. Fans can't wait to see who he will face next and how he will bounce back from his defeat. One thing is for sure, Joshua is determined to continue fighting and prove himself as one of the best heavyweights in the world.
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