Tony Thompson confirms that Joshua is next, no date announced yet

Huge step up for Joshua and he will be up against it here. Thompson will provide a stern test and it will give sn insight into how far Joshua can progress. I expect him to win but get the impression this fight will raise some more questions whilst answering others. I hope we see a new side of Joshua where he doesn't rely soley on bulldozing his way through opponents and shows some boxing skill and dexterity.

 

Ah I like both fighterz but seeing as Thompson has had his day want Joshua to win. And I'll think he will get the decision.

 

Good fight for Joshua. Certainly they won't underestimate TT. Let's be honest: If Joshua is worth his salt then he should cruise to a wide UD. Maybe lose 1-2 rounds but he should take this.

 

Joshua stops him in the middle rounds I think...

 

I favor Joshua

 

ugghh...Thompson sucks so bad. He's slow, he's old, very little talent, and that was 10 years ago! He gets by on being tall. The fact that this senior citizen who started boxing near 30 is a contender is all the proof you need how dirt poor the division is.

 

Wilder is a 30+ undefeated world champion so his level of opposition
should be much higher than Joshua's so the critics would be right,
that being said Thompson just beat Solis so deserves to in the rankings.

 

Except Wilder was moved up MUCH slower and fought ABYSMAL competition for his first 20-25 fights. Joshuas resume through 10 fights was already better than Wilders before the Malik Scott fight. If Joshua beats Kingpin, and Thompson this year then he'll arguably have a resume that's as good, if not better than Wilders.

 

Wow now that is a HUGE step up

 

AJ by brutal KO within the first half of the fight