Who is next for Anthony Joshua?

[Master]

AJ needs to go back to basics and get back with Robert McCracken. No harm in trying different trainers and methods whilst he is on a sabbatical but preparation for a fight he needs to be comfortable. AJ seems to be confusing himself and overthinking his strategy for his opponents. Whilst his last performance against Usyk was better he still fell for the little tricks and feints from Ukrainian. His mental breakdown and rant exposed his emotional limitations and insecurities.

[Master]

Anthony Joshua looks set to return against unbeaten heavyweight Demsey McKean in April, according to reports.

Joshua last fought in August, suffering a second straight decision defeat by Oleksandr Usyk, as the Briton failed to regain the world titles that he lost to the unbeaten Ukrainian in 2021.

Joshua, 33, had been rumoured to face old rival Dillian Whyte next, but Talksport and Fight Disciples have now reported that McKean is the likeliest next opponent for “AJ”.

Australian McKean is undefeated at 22-0, with 14 of his wins having come via knockout. Most recently the 32-year-old stopped Patrick Korte in the third round in October.

That victory saw McKean claim the vacant IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title.

Meanwhile, Joshua is seeking a first win since December 2020, when he knocked out Kubrat Pulev in Round 9.

Joshua then suffered back-to-back losses to Usyk, which marked the second and third defeats of the Briton’s professional career. AJ was stopped by Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019 for a first pro loss, before he avenged the defeat by outpointing the Mexican-American at the end of that year.

Joshua vs McKean could reportedly take place in April, after AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn said the ‘ultimate 2023’ for his fighter would entail three fights, with a clash against Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder ‘nailed on’.

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[Primo Carnera]

Anthony Joshua looks set to return against unbeaten heavyweight Demsey McKean in April, according to reports.

Joshua last fought in August, suffering a second straight decision defeat by Oleksandr Usyk, as the Briton failed to regain the world titles that he lost to the unbeaten Ukrainian in 2021.

Joshua, 33, had been rumoured to face old rival Dillian Whyte next, but Talksport and Fight Disciples have now reported that McKean is the likeliest next opponent for “AJ”.

Australian McKean is undefeated at 22-0, with 14 of his wins having come via knockout. Most recently the 32-year-old stopped Patrick Korte in the third round in October.

That victory saw McKean claim the vacant IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title.

Meanwhile, Joshua is seeking a first win since December 2020, when he knocked out Kubrat Pulev in Round 9.

Joshua then suffered back-to-back losses to Usyk, which marked the second and third defeats of the Briton’s professional career. AJ was stopped by Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019 for a first pro loss, before he avenged the defeat by outpointing the Mexican-American at the end of that year.

Joshua vs McKean could reportedly take place in April, after AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn said the ‘ultimate 2023’ for his fighter would entail three fights, with a clash against Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder ‘nailed on’.

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For fucks sake, what a load of bollocks.

[TIC]

AJ needs to go back to basics and get back with Robert McCracken. No harm in trying different trainers and methods whilst he is on a sabbatical but preparation for a fight he needs to be comfortable. AJ seems to be confusing himself and overthinking his strategy for his opponents. Whilst his last performance against Usyk was better he still fell for the little tricks and feints from Ukrainian. His mental breakdown and rant exposed his emotional limitations and insecurities.

derrick james was my trainer of the year but he's all wrong for aj. most of derrick's guys like to control that inside pocket & thrive on contact

[Master]

Australian heavyweight Demsey McKean confirmed talks have taken place to be Anthony Joshua's next opponent, insisting he can "retire" the Briton.

"We are one of the frontrunners for a possible opponent for Anthony Joshua," he told Sky Sports.

"I could be (the man to retire Joshua) and I am very confident I can do that. But don't get me wrong, there is still more fights for AJ. If he loses to me, a top-10 heavyweight as well, that shouldn't be the end.

"People probably don't give him the credit he deserves, what he has done for the heavyweight game. He has brought a lot of eyes and money into the heavyweight division.

"He is probably the biggest name in boxing, everyone is after him, including me. It is the name to have on your resume. There are still fights to be made and people are still going to pay to watch those fights. But three losses in a row, does he need to keep doing this, he is well set up now?

"He probably still has his doubts, he still doubts himself a lot, I know that. But who wouldn't when they are at the top, in the limelight and cop a lot of criticism. There are a lot of factors but I have the skills to do that (retire him) for sure."

"I feel confident if that fight goes through," he said. "The only doubt I have is that he doesn't want to fight a southpaw.

"It would be a shame. I have been on the brink of some very big fights myself. I have come close to fighting Dillian Whyte as well. I think it is sad that some of the elite boxers in the world pick and choose who they fight. We would not have had this back in the old days.

"Even with Tyson Fury a few years ago, when his fight fell through with Deontay Wilder and he was looking for a last-minute replacement. And again it came down to not wanting to fight a southpaw.

"The world has gone mad, and all these so-called champion boxers don't want to fight a southpaw. Let's hope he (Joshua mans up) and fights this time.

"I have been sparing with him for years, I have been in his camp twice. He knows it is going to be a hard fight, by the rounds I give these guys.

"He is a smooth operator, there aren't too many who move like him. His size is an advantage and disadvantage for him."

Commenting on a potential fight between Joshua and McKean, the Australian's promoter, Angelo Di Carlo, told Sky Sports: "We are in discussion with our promotional partner Eddie Hearn regarding Demsey's next fight.

"We have made it clear that we are ready for the big fights and are more than willing to take on AJ in Australia or England.

"Demsey is now No 10 in the WBO and No 11 in the IBF. So whether it's AJ or another, he is well positioned for a big fight in 2023."

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[TIC]

i thnk derrick will have a say on who aj fights next & i doubt it's demsey. i think they might go with otto wallin

[NoSavingByTheBell]

demsey & wallin will both be somewhat easy for aj

why doesnt he fight ortiz