Hearns shortlist for Joshua- Breazeale, Stiverne, Molina

I like breazeal fight over the other 2. He's hungry an unbeaten. More appealing to me

 

What happened with Malik Scott?

 

Don't matter who it is right now, not a single opponent that could land the fight have anything resembling a chance at the massive impossible upset.

Theres literally a couple (as in TWO) fighters atm who could score the upset and neither are possible next opponents

 

I'd not be happy with Molina. Just because he beat a shot to hell Adamek in a fight he was losing doesn't mean he's more worthy than Stiverne who twice beat a fighter who KO'ed Molina in 1 round and he's a former champion which is something Joshua hasn't faced before.

Breazeale was getting out boxed by Kassi and was dropped by a 43 year old Mansour he may not even be a good as Martin. Joshua's last 3 opponents were unproven and undefeated prospects facing another unproven prospect is just treading over old ground. If AJ beats Breazeale it once again tells us nothing about Joshua's true level at the moment other than he can beat up unproven fighters.

Stiverne at least is a proven quantity and is a proven puncher. If AJ KO's Stiverne early it would make a statement and prove something unlike with Breazeale.

 

There all good fights

 

Stiverne could give him rounds

 

He borrowed his heart to Charles Martin and is still waiting to get it back.

 

Stiverne has been dropped from the rankings, so it looks like he's out.

http://www.ibfusbaregistration.com/ibfusba_02APR2014/index.php/ratings/ibf-ratings?view=rankings

 

Source?

I'd be minimally satisfied by all of them, only really happy about the Stiverne fight though. They might view Stiverne as too dangerous, but Joshua should win and would give him valuable rounds and prep for down the line. If they keep feeding him guys he tears through, its going lessen his chances once he meets a guy that takes him deep. Stiverne is worth the risk for that reason.

 

stiverne a solid choice

 

He's busy with a deep-sea diving expedition.

 

Stiverne, hopefully an in-shape version

Molina and Breazeale don't deserve a title fight

 

I think that Malik Scott was considered for next opponent before IBF title shot vs Martin came up,so now that Joshua has title may be hes not an option anymore.Hes also not ranked top 15 IBF.

Also Scott will quit in first round as usual.

 

There's no list like this. If you're making up something, say it, don't try to make it look like it's an official statement.