Joshua 2.0? who's his next fight?

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  1. Goodfella23

    Goodfella23 Member Full Member

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    Dubois is the fight but never going to happen.

    Far too risky before a potential clash with Fury/Usyk.
     
  2. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    This, and this should happen this year, and next year fight Fury, who will be the loser against Usyk. Usyk doesn't need to fight AJ again.
     
  3. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I forgot about him. Good fight but I'd like to see Filip fight another top 10 guy first. He's only fought one good opponent, and I'm not sure he even won that.
     
  4. 007 373 5963

    007 373 5963 Active Member Full Member

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    In the near future, Hrgovic, as others have said, and then probably Parker. But what happens after Fury and Usyk have fought twice?

    If fury wins both times, or at least the 2nd fight and there's no rubber match: AJ vs Fury would be the obvious fight and it would be huge. And it would be best for AJ, since he'd be fighting for most of the belts against a guy he has a better chance of beating (instead of usyk).

    If Usyk wins both times, or at least the 2nd fight and there's no rubber match: Does AJ deserve a third shot at Usyk? Would Usyk retire? Or would AJ still go ahead and fight Fury for no belts, or maybe for the 1 belt AJ might have at that point?

    If fury and Usyk split, and there's a rubber match: AJ's gotta find another stay-busy fight or two, and wouldn't get a crack at unification until probably next summer. Dillian Whyte? Jared Anderson?
     
  5. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joshua got a rare oppurtunity to rehabilitate his image in a single day. Success for him.

    He should thank Fury for looking like complete and total **** against Ngannou.
     
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  6. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    He's right though
    Aj did a fantastic job in his recent fights, hes a supreme professional and did his job

    Looks to have his swagger back too. But the competition was tailor made for his strengths

    I have little doubt he is still among the best and looks confident again, but it won't be as easy against the top guys.
     
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  7. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This. Hrgovic is by far the most credible option (that’s realistic at this point in time), it would also be an IBF eliminator or for the vacant IBF title depending on when it takes place.

    Anything less than Hrgovic would be a disappointment.