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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.