Pulev, Parker or Stiverne - Joshua next opponent

It'll be Stiverne, the worst fight out of the 3. Still at this point its not terrible for Joshua, but after that he needs to face his mand or one of the other champs.

 

Not a chance in hell Joshua fights Pulev as a voluntary, because Pulev could definitely beat Joshua.

It would be a 50/50. Pulev has a better jab and better footwork than AJ and would cause him all manner of problems.

Pulev's wins over Tony Thompson (just after he stopped Price), Ustinov, Dimitrenko & Chisora are all better wins than AJs best win vs Whyte.

Only way Joshua fights Pulev is when he becomes his mandatory, which will happen in due course as he is #2 in the IBF.

 

Pulev has a lovely jab and an even lovelier girlfriend so Joshua will steer clear. It'll be Stiverne.

 

I, too, have never understood the hype Pulev has received in the past.

He looked to be the same speed as Chisora when they fought. #AsSlowAsMolasses

 

Joshua wants to fight Stiverne next because Stiverne can't fight................

 

Stiverne makes sense.

He is severely limited. Carries a name and high position having been a former Deonkey Wilder opponent. And having been a former Deonkey Wilder opponent- they know he is a safe bet.