AJ's next opponent

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  1. Trafford

    Trafford Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Front runner is Helenius, Bryan or Wallin at vicarage road. WBA interim title if it’s Helenius.


    Won’t be taking mega risks at this stage as he wants the Usyk rematch.

    They would take the Wilder fight if it presented itself as it would likely be bigger than fury vs Whyte and AJ vs Usyk to a casual audience. But dont expect Wilder to take that fight due to PBC wanting to keep him in-house
     
  2. Whytesnake

    Whytesnake Armchair GOAT Full Member

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    I would be very surprised if AJ fights any of these. I’d expect a much lower ranked opponent as Eddie and DAZN are finished if he lost
     
  3. 11player

    11player Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wallin or McKean are probable
     
  4. Glenn McKrory

    Glenn McKrory M&S luxury pudding Full Member

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    Hearn should roll 'Big Baby' Miller out, they've already recorded an episode of Gloves are Off, so there's a few quid saved there.

    They could market it as 'Unfinished Pudding', but would need to hold the fight in the UK or the Middle East, as Joshua would more than likely get knocked down at least 4 times if he fought in America. Plus, he's only ever fought an obese welterweight in the USA, so is untested against a fighter who would still be a heavyweight if he lost 5 stone, in Miller.
     
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    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cowardice ? Shame on you. Publish your real name and Boxing record or withdraw the comment. No one who steps in that ring is a coward.
     
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  6. Heisenberg

    Heisenberg Boxing Addict Full Member

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    but Fury is retiring… it’s true because Fury said so… oh wait
     
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    Or he could fight Wallin, who gave Tyson kittens. Face it, Tyson still has Wallin problems.
     
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    Wrong. He will stay on for another overrated trilogy with "More" Chisora.
     
  9. Jurgen

    Jurgen Pay Per Pudding Advisor banned Full Member

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    Both huge multi-millionaires so money arguments are not a problem as is any better opponents out there for each other assuming Usyk is not available.

    As for cowards in the ring, you surely must have seen many as a boxing fan who only got in for money looking for the quickest way out.

    Any other valid excuses for this fight not happening?
     
  10. Jurgen

    Jurgen Pay Per Pudding Advisor banned Full Member

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    There is no valid reason that it does not happen next assuming Usyk remains out of the picture.
     
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    The issue is Fury. AJ has no problem facing him, but believe me, Tyson won't allow Hearn to earn from him. Tyson isn't ducking either, it's purely tactical. Besides, if Tyson is filling Wembley against Whyte, why bother facing AJ?
     
  12. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well the reason that Fury has been reluctant to fight AJ in past turning down offers.

    That and Fury said he's retiring after the Whyte fight (probably knows that this is cash out fight and will lose to Whyte after finally stepping up in quality of opposition since coming out retirement).
     
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    Heisenberg Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wallin is the best south paw opponent if you’re ticking over waiting for Usyk. Although my gut instinct is that he’ll fight Helenius and get a highlight real KO.
     
  14. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Shows how poor the southpaws are in the divison after Usyk.

    AJ would get a highlight KO against either Wallin or Helenius who aren't good enough opponent for AJ in my opinion.

    Helenius vs Wallin is a 50/50 fight that would make for decent fight to establish who is the best Scandinavian HW.
     
  15. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I personally think AJ does need to get back in the win column for his casual fan base.

    I think fight Wallin, beat him better than Fury did it then have a big fight later in the year.