Who is next for Anthony Joshua?

[ykdadamaja]

AJ is paying for his arrogance and cowardice... on the arrogance, he thought looking like a model would get him past tough tests. He thought beating an old ass Wlad was something. As for the cowardice, he ran from Wilder more than he ran in the second Ruiz fight. He is what he was, a champ that just came and went. Move on from him... He does not have it anymore. He would never beat Usyk or Fury and Wilder would humiliate him.

[Spicoli]

What about Jermain Franklin fresh off of pushing a teetering Whyte to the brink and some controversy in November? In the name of restoring honor and such . May be all risk/reward for AJ but I guarantee it would be an interesting style mash up. Franklin hand speed may be a bit much for AJ but doesn't crack all that big. Big dude has a serious motor too.

[Primo Carnera]

What about Jermain Franklin fresh off of pushing a teetering Whyte to the brink and some controversy in November? In the name of restoring honor and such . May be all risk/reward for AJ but I guarantee it would be an interesting style mash up. Franklin hand speed may be a bit much for AJ but doesn't crack all that big. Big dude has a serious motor too.

If he had been given the decision against Whyte (as he probably deserved) , then yes. this would be a good matchup for both fighters.
but unfortunately now, AJ might as well fight Whyte rather Franklin , merely because he won't get any credit for beating "Whyte's Leftovers" . Yep, I know, it's a load of bollocks.
i still believe that Joshua should fight the best and highest ranked Boxer out there that is available. i don't want to to see tune ups and mismatches or "rebuilding" fights for him. It's nonsense.
He's well into his 30's , as are Wilder , Fury and Usyk. Just fucking get on with it!

[NoSavingByTheBell]

What about Jermain Franklin fresh off of pushing a teetering Whyte to the brink and some controversy in November? In the name of restoring honor and such . May be all risk/reward for AJ but I guarantee it would be an interesting style mash up. Franklin hand speed may be a bit much for AJ but doesn't crack all that big. Big dude has a serious motor too.

If he had been given the decision against Whyte (as he probably deserved) , then yes. this would be a good matchup for both fighters.
but unfortunately now, AJ might as well fight Whyte rather Franklin , merely because he won't get any credit for beating "Whyte's Leftovers" . Yep, I know, it's a load of bollocks.
i still believe that Joshua should fight the best and highest ranked Boxer out there that is available. i don't want to to see tune ups and mismatches or "rebuilding" fights for him. It's nonsense.
He's well into his 30's , as are Wilder , Fury and Usyk. Just fucking get on with it!

Cento percento d'accordo. Let the Big Oaf fight Wilder or other highest ranked. Fuck tune ups. He's "the new breed" FFS. SO LETS SEE.

[Master]

What about Jermain Franklin fresh off of pushing a teetering Whyte to the brink and some controversy in November? In the name of restoring honor and such . May be all risk/reward for AJ but I guarantee it would be an interesting style mash up. Franklin hand speed may be a bit much for AJ but doesn't crack all that big. Big dude has a serious motor too.

If he had been given the decision against Whyte (as he probably deserved) , then yes. this would be a good matchup for both fighters.
but unfortunately now, AJ might as well fight Whyte rather Franklin , merely because he won't get any credit for beating "Whyte's Leftovers" . Yep, I know, it's a load of bollocks.
i still believe that Joshua should fight the best and highest ranked Boxer out there that is available. i don't want to to see tune ups and mismatches or "rebuilding" fights for him. It's nonsense.
He's well into his 30's , as are Wilder , Fury and Usyk. Just fucking get on with it!

Cento percento d'accordo. Let the Big Oaf fight Wilder or other highest ranked. Fuck tune ups. He's "the new breed" FFS. SO LETS SEE.

That is what Primo wrote and is saying.

Eddie will allow AJ to fight an inhouse fighter he has so it will not be Wilder at this stage more likely Whyte. It could be any heavyweight who has successfully fought on their undercard such as Hrgovic.

[Primo Carnera]

What about Jermain Franklin fresh off of pushing a teetering Whyte to the brink and some controversy in November? In the name of restoring honor and such . May be all risk/reward for AJ but I guarantee it would be an interesting style mash up. Franklin hand speed may be a bit much for AJ but doesn't crack all that big. Big dude has a serious motor too.

If he had been given the decision against Whyte (as he probably deserved) , then yes. this would be a good matchup for both fighters.
but unfortunately now, AJ might as well fight Whyte rather Franklin , merely because he won't get any credit for beating "Whyte's Leftovers" . Yep, I know, it's a load of bollocks.
i still believe that Joshua should fight the best and highest ranked Boxer out there that is available. i don't want to to see tune ups and mismatches or "rebuilding" fights for him. It's nonsense.
He's well into his 30's , as are Wilder , Fury and Usyk. Just fucking get on with it!

Cento percento d'accordo. Let the Big Oaf fight Wilder or other highest ranked. Fuck tune ups. He's "the new breed" FFS. SO LETS SEE.

That is what Primo wrote and is saying.

Eddie will allow AJ to fight an inhouse fighter he has so it will not be Wilder at this stage more likely Whyte. It could be any heavyweight who has successfully fought on their undercard such as Hrgovic.

We all know Eddie will take the soft option. What I am saying is what I believe Joshua SHOULD do. Of course it won’t happen like that.

[NoSavingByTheBell]

Whyte is barely acceptable for AJ at this point. I agree Wilder will not be put up against AJ at this point in time. Far too dangerous. AJ definitely needs to string together at least three victories against ranked opponents. He should fight rapidly like every 3 months between let's say March and October 2023. Wilder isn't getting any younger and maybe AJ would want to fight him by the end of 2023 who knows

[Spicoli]

What about Jermain Franklin fresh off of pushing a teetering Whyte to the brink and some controversy in November? In the name of restoring honor and such . May be all risk/reward for AJ but I guarantee it would be an interesting style mash up. Franklin hand speed may be a bit much for AJ but doesn't crack all that big. Big dude has a serious motor too.

If he had been given the decision against Whyte (as he probably deserved) , then yes. this would be a good matchup for both fighters.
but unfortunately now, AJ might as well fight Whyte rather Franklin , merely because he won't get any credit for beating "Whyte's Leftovers" . Yep, I know, it's a load of bollocks.
i still believe that Joshua should fight the best and highest ranked Boxer out there that is available. i don't want to to see tune ups and mismatches or "rebuilding" fights for him. It's nonsense.
He's well into his 30's , as are Wilder , Fury and Usyk. Just fucking get on with it!

Yeh it does tend to trickle along like that. He'd be all risk/ reward less he can spring another good night if invited back. Whyte is pretty much leftovers himself but what could be the benefit factor is their previous history and familiarity. Joshua and camp have to know he's teetering on career edge right now. Honestly, I think Wilder needs bigger build back himself, he's in the same boat. With less to work with and more damage imo. He starches a serviceable but not top Helenius in 1 and suddenly the talk is "he's totally back and back on top"?! Once you're on the other side taking back to back to back L's with little career strategy/momentum thought thru the division and fans have a way or setting you to the side. Joshua would do well to get right back in and look devastating but big picture wise look at the immediate reality on the ground. Literal reset the fans will rally.

[TitoFan]

I still maintain let's get Wilder-Joshua done.

Let's face it. Whether they're champions or not is almost beside the point. The point is this was THE fight everyone wanted to see way back when. Then we had the interminable soap opera... then Fury came swooping in and spared us further drama... and today both Wilder and Joshua are slightly damaged goods. So what??

Their styles would make for a HUGE heavyweight fight, and let's face it... it would put a lot of years-old speculation to bed once and for all. Did Wilder duck Joshua? Did Joshua duck Wilder? Who's really going to give a damn once they decide to fight each other?

Wilder is 37... so it's not like he's got all the time in the world for these guys to think about it. If it's gonna get done, it needs to get done in 2023. No more waiting.

Are they damaged goods? Sure. Wilder lost his last two fights against Fury and it became totally obvious that Fury has got his number and would beat him 100 out of 100 times. Other than that... what has Wilder done to "dis-ingratiate" (excuse the bad English) himself from the boxing fan base? On the other hand, Joshua got flattened by Ruiz, but came back to avenge the loss, albeit in a cautious fight by decision. Then he loses twice in a row to Usyk, who is to Joshua what Fury is to Wilder. 100 out of 100.

But are they still top heavyweights? Certainly.

So instead of scrounging the bottom of the barrel for retreads to the retreads (Fury-Chisora style)... let's just get them into the same ring. What's the holdup?

If either wants a tune-up fight... go for it.

[TIC]

sounds like demsey mckean might get the gig

[TIC]

rumor is derrick james will be aj's new trainer