Who is next for Anthony Joshua?

[greynotsoold]

rumor is derrick james will be aj's new trainer

That is a good choice. Derrick James is an excellent trainer and a quality individual.

[TIC]

rumor is derrick james will be aj's new trainer

That is a good choice. Derrick James is an excellent trainer and a quality individual.

derrick will improve aj's mentality, hopefully get him comfortable with getting hit

[Master]

Wallin's promoter Dmitry Salita maintains that Joshua must come back against a credible opponent.

"We will see how serious Joshua is about returning to an elite heavyweight level by the level of the opponent he selects. He can beat the likes of McKean in an impressive fashion training by himself," Salita told Sky Sports.

"So a fight with such an opponent will not prove anything as an elite boxer and will not be able to see actual improvements from a new trainer.

"Joshua has been associated with lots of big names. Is it real? I don't know. Not if he fights a no-name with a glossy record."

"After Wilder lost to Fury he fought a bone fide, world-rated, legitimate top 10 heavyweight. And is now in play to fight the best, based on his improvement with his new trainer Malik Scott. I have a lot of respect for the work that Malik did with Wilder and he was confident to take on a serious fighter after that brutal loss," Salita said.

Wallin is available to box Joshua in his comeback bout.

"Otto is willing and ready to come to the UK on April 1 to fight Anthony Joshua. That would be a massive fight!" his promoter declared.

"Otto is interested in fighting Joshua and that is the fight that seems to make sense especially if Fury fights Usyk in March. Otto believes he will beat Joshua and with that deserve the Fury rematch.

"Even if it's not Otto, the level of opponent will tell us where Joshua is at now," Salita concluded.

"Joshua is a very accomplished fighter and was one of the best heavyweights of this generation. As a fan if he's still got it, I would love to see him fight the big fights."

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxi...a36d7a4b27a95c

[Master]

Anthony Joshua set to fight Jermaine Franklin on April 1 in comeback bout

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21043...leksandr-usyk/

[ykdadamaja]

Anthony Joshua set to fight Jermaine Franklin on April 1 in comeback bout

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21043...leksandr-usyk/

lol..retire

[Spicoli]

Anthony Joshua set to fight Jermaine Franklin on April 1 in comeback bout

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21043...leksandr-usyk/

Good thing no one brought this scenario up prior. Maybe I'm nuts, I like the style mash up. And the fact a guy who came in from the side door is getting another massive shot.

But it does say April 1st so maybe it's just a big head fake.

[NoSavingByTheBell]

Anthony Joshua set to fight Jermaine Franklin on April 1 in comeback bout

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21043...leksandr-usyk/

Good thing no one brought this scenario up prior. Maybe I'm nuts, I like the style mash up. And the fact a guy who came in from the side door is getting another massive shot.

But it does say April 1st so maybe it's just a big head fake.

April fool's I agree, Franklin has never faced a true world-level opponent since turning professional. However, he does possess impressive hand speed, mobility, and punching power, which are attributes that have given Whyte trouble in the past.

[Spicoli]

Anthony Joshua set to fight Jermaine Franklin on April 1 in comeback bout

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21043...leksandr-usyk/

Good thing no one brought this scenario up prior. Maybe I'm nuts, I like the style mash up. And the fact a guy who came in from the side door is getting another massive shot.

But it does say April 1st so maybe it's just a big head fake.

April fool's I agree, Franklin has never faced a true world-level opponent since turning professional. However, he does possess impressive hand speed, mobility, and punching power, which are attributes that have given Whyte trouble in the past.

Main thing I was thinking earlier was the familiarity, 'opponent of my previous/possible future' opponent. It helps to move matches a bit.