Anthony Joshua could face Filip Hrgovic for the IBF world title in 2023.

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That fight could happen if Oleksandr Usyk chooses to vacate the strap and fight Tyson Fury next. The news comes after the IBF ordered mandatory challenger Hrgovic to square off against sanctioning body champion, Usyk.

    Usyk has repeatedly said that he will only face Fury next and if he chooses to do so, then Joshua - who is ranked at No4 by the IBF - could be given the opportunity to fight for the world title. Under the regulator's rankings, Hrgovic is placed at No1, with No2 vacant, and No3 held by Andy Ruiz Jr.

    Ruiz has already been ordered to face Deontay Wilder in a WBC final eliminator for a shot at Fury's green strap. The former WBA, WBO, and IBF champion, only has the WBC title missing from his collection and is just one fight away from completing his goal of holding all-four belts.

    If he chooses to pass up the IBF shot in order to continue down that path then AJ is next in line. Ruiz Jr recently hinted that he will 'stay patient' for his shot at the WBC belt when explaining a 'gut feeling' he has about Wilder not wanting to face Fury again.
     
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  2. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    If that's the case then RIP hrgovic. Anyone one of the top 5 will obliterate him.
     
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  3. Guerra

    Guerra Well-Known Member Full Member

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    They just want AJ back for undisputed again.

    There has to be a way where Usyk can fight Fury next without getting stripped by the ibf.
     
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  4. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Maybe Hrgovic KOes Joshua.
     
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  5. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    FH would be safer losing a UD to Usyk AJ will turn his lights out
     
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  6. MAD_PIGE0N

    MAD_PIGE0N ... banned Full Member

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    Usually, a fight for unification stands above the mandatory title defense, but who knows - the federations have principles and rules on paper only.
     
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  7. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Wilder beats Ruiz then loses to Fury again will the WBC fast track Wilder to another title shot once again? How come Wilder was able to go 5 years without fighting his mandatory but at soon as Fury has the title we get perfectly executed WBC eliminators and title shots?
     
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  8. Shootlow

    Shootlow Member Full Member

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    It's not who you know but who you blow. Not literally but you know what I mean.... although
     
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  9. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    AJ is a manufactured bum

    He already bought the IBF belt once, twice?!

    Fake champion.
     
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  10. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sleepy Felipe is finished.
     
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  11. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Al Haymon must have been super close and cosy with the WBC.
     
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  12. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Everybody has a good chance against AJ :)
     
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