Joshua needs to stay active

With his current level of competition that should be manageable

Fury was rubbish against Ngannou and hasn't been fighting all time greats himself, but at least he is fighting usyk now

I think it's time Joshua grows a pair and fights someone with a pulse also

 

Most active fighter in the world with 4 fights in 11 month

Problem is fury, usyk, parker, zhang all active.

Here's a list of opponents that would be of interest

1. Hrgovic - Free to fight, would give Joshua's resume a very good look, very dangerous but if he wins he'd be first in line to fight fury/usyk winner probably.
2. Wilder - Dangerous. Wilder may be much better this time. But after loss vs Parker he's no longer higher in the pecking order.
3. Ortiz - Dangerous fighter, despite no punch resistance. Would be better than all of Joshua's recent opponents in terms of ability, but Joshua should KO him in 4 rounds. Interesting fight.
4. Sanchez - Dangerous fighter. Real test for Joshua.
5. Whyte - Joshua vs Whyte 2 would be a good grudge match.
6. Bakole

 

Hrovic is likely to fight Dubois next based on reports maybe for the IBF title or at least interim title.

Wilder vs Zhang is close to being finalised if reports are to be believed.

Ortiz was offered 7-8 million before and turned it down, he doesn't want the fight and never did.

Sanchez is set to fight Kabayel on the Fury/Usyk undercard according to reports as a WBC eliminator.

That's leaves Whyte, Bakole, Parker and Joyce who are currently available. I wouldn't mind any of these fights.

 

He needs to stay away from Ruiz and Usyk.