Anthony Joshua negotiating two-fight Riyadh deal, possible opponents Anderson & Whyte

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  1. Philosopher

    Philosopher Active Member Full Member

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    AJ stops both, different class to them now, and always. And he beats Parker and Zhang for me. Those would be two more worthwhile fights.
     
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  2. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If he does return and fights any of those three, I'll fly over and buy you a beer and a kebab!! :lol:
     
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  3. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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  4. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  5. Mutant Risk

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    Not a rebuild at all. A potential run-out to shake off the ring rust before 1/2 fights against Fury.

    Also Riyadh Season and “His Excellency” may want Joshua to have a fight before fighting Fury.
     
  6. Oislainla

    Oislainla New Member Full Member

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    The winner of the Usyk-Dubois fight will likely vacate the WBC belt, and we'll get to see the AJ-Kabayel match. It seems like Joshua wants to rebuild his confidence beforehand.
     
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  7. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    These would both be backward steps. No advancement whatsoever in either matchup. Dillian Whyte? Are you f...ing kidding me?

    Yet another rebuild. One Hearn himself said Joshua didn't have any more time left for.
     
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  8. KO_King

    KO_King Horizontal Heavyweight Full Member

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    As long as 'retired' Fury isn't waiting in the wings, teasing a future AJ fight while hoping Joshua loses so he can tell us all 'see I would have easily beat him anyway.' Classic Fury tactics.
     
  9. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Whyte doesn't deserve a shot at AJ. Anderson would be an interesting tune up though...
     
  10. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I mean maybe Whyte gets lucky?

    Anderson? Lol. That's going to look like the Bakole fight.
     
  11. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think AJ hits less hard than Bakole. It would be interesting as in "don't look away, this won't take long".
     
  12. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Styles make fights, and I guess it would answer the questions as to whether Anderson just had a bad night and how much AJ has declined.
     
  13. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    If AJ can blast out someone like Whyte it will create more hype especially amongst the casuals for the eventual fight with Fury. Yep putting him in with a top 5 guy would be stupid considering the obvious plan is the final cash out fight between him and Fury.
     
  14. MorvidusStyle

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  15. oldcanvasback

    oldcanvasback Active Member Full Member

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    waiting Usyk out?