Anthony Joshua vs Fury 1 - Undercard suggestions?

Mine -

1. Okolie vs Breides for Cruiser title.

I think Fury v Joshua is big enough to justify this being on the undercard. We need to get our moneys worth for the £40 we'll be paying, or $200 you'll pay in America lol.

2. Ortiz vs Trever Bryon (WBA mandatory eliminator).
Seriously don't know why Bryan has that belt for beating Stiverne? Also don't know how DINU is higher rank than Ortiz, he lost against Pulev and Jarrell miller! KO'd by Pulev! Ortiz is obviously the better fighter in this scenario. I'd like to see Ortiz get another shot, because I think he was quite unlucky vs Wilder the first time.

3. Alen Babic vs ???

Any other suggestions?

EDIT OTHER SUGGESTIONS -

Hunter v Hgrovic
Marshall vs Shields.

 

The undercard will be abysmal as they know it'll sell regardless.

If we've learnt anything from boxing promoters, they'll do the bare minimum if they can get away with it.

 

Why would they put Okolie vs Briedis on the undercard when the main event will sell itself?

 

Okolie was gonna face that Glowacki on the Joshua Pulev undercard.

I think their fight would get more views on this card than on it's own.

I don't think it would sell that well, cruiserweight isn't exactly the more popular weight.

I doubt many people would pay £20 to see it, considering how crap the undercard would probably be.

I think Fury/AJ would be big enough to justify it.

 

Even if you discard Okolie vs Briedis as a PPV, it would still be a strong standard Sky headliner, so it doesn't make business sense to stick it on an undercard.

 

I would love to see it stacked but I fear they will have Okolie vs Breidis marked out for a PPV of its own, or if not PPV, as the top of the bill in a domestic show with a full gate? I say that, Okolie has been dreadful to watch up till recently so maybe there's a chance they stick him on in an easy on the eye defence to try and convert a few more casuals into fans. If he can score a decent KO against someone who is vaguely a name then maybe that would be seen as propelling him into the ranks of actual draws.

I think we get to see some of the Matchroom regulars in easier fights and there won't be many, if any 50/50's, at least amongst the established names with a lot to lose.

 

What about Ortiz vs Bryan then?

 

For the love of God no more Ortiz.

 

Why not? He's a good fighter. He worried Wilder more than anyone besides Fury in fight 2.

He's a good fighter. Still has the energy of someone 10 years younger.

 

He's 60 years old.

 

Bryant Jennings versus Oscar Rivas for some random Bridgerweight title

 

Age doesn't matter, it's how well they perform.

Povetkin looks ancient at 41, but Wlad looked like he could take on anyone at that age.

Ortiz still looks in great shape. Age doesn't catch everyone up as fast.

 

Christopher Lovejoy v Dave Allen both making comebacks.

Actually this should be the main event.

 

Gill vs Lowe