Who is next for Anthony Joshua?

[TIC]

it's a good fight from team aj's side. he gets to fight a novice. he gets a chance to look good over the guy who embarrassed tyson. he gets to stay active. it's a big payday. francis gets another bag & depending how he performs he could be in more big money fights

[Primo Carnera]

it's a good fight from team aj's side. he gets to fight a novice. he gets a chance to look good over the guy who embarrassed tyson. he gets to stay active. it's a big payday. francis gets another bag & depending how he performs he could be in more big money fights

So is it a sport? Or is it some kind of Benevolent Charity for Boxers and MMA fighters?

[X]

Absolute joke. Joshua is a two time world champion supposedly on the comeback route fighting good opponents to get another title shot …. But he fights a 37 year old having his second pro fight in front of about 25 disinterested Saudis.

[ykdadamaja]

wilder... for sure... has to be wilder then fury if fury beats usyk.

[NoSavingByTheBell]

****i'm elite❗❗❗ i'm the new breed of heavyweights ❗❗❗***

bwahahahahah

[Master]

****i'm elite❗❗❗ i'm the new breed of heavyweights ❗❗❗***

bwahahahahah

AJ rant about modern day training and new heavyweights being better than the old is rubbish when you have a weak mentality. He crumbled against Ruiz and outwitted by Usyk.

[Master]

"The good thing is about that one [Ngannou], we've already had a look at him now," Clarke told Sky Sports.

"Before Fury was like the tester. He had to get in there when he wasn't quite sure and neither were we about what he was going to get.
"I think he [Joshua] can beat him and can beat him well.

"If the world title is your aim, then I would probably say you'll want a more competitive name on your resume to get back to that stage.

"You've been at the top, you've come down a bit, and you've now just fought Otto Wallin to bridge the gap. Maybe you need to bridge the gap again to the next level up to get you ready for the world titles. I'm not sure if Ngannou is that?

"Saying that he had a good performance against Fury, but then again, what does it come down to? I hate having this conversation with people, because it's not what people want to hear, but pound notes is a massive thing in boxing and I think ultimately that will do the talking."

Zhilei Zhang's team confirmed he was also in talks to face Joshua, but Clarke believes the Chinese contender would be a very dangerous proposition after his back-to-back stoppage wins over Joe Joyce.

"He's going to be the one most avoided now, if I'm honest," said Clarke. "I think he's an absolute nightmare for a lot of fighters.

"He's a huge problem, he's a nightmare in the division.

"I don't think we'll see Anthony Joshua in the ring with him any time soon, unless it's for a world title in China.

"If anyone has got any brains about them, they'll learn from Joe Joyce's mistakes."

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxi...f9df0bd4&ei=85

[Spicoli]

it's a good fight from team aj's side. he gets to fight a novice. he gets a chance to look good over the guy who embarrassed tyson. he gets to stay active. it's a big payday. francis gets another bag & depending how he performs he could be in more big money fights

So is it a sport? Or is it some kind of Benevolent Charity for Boxers and MMA fighters?

Ran across the term 'Fanagers' to describe some fans today. It feels pretty accurate. We all understand it's "prize fighting" but it's become a bit ridiculous. Discussions revolve around their bag, what he deserves, ppv buy rates, who has more followers, who should get a bigger split and earns the most. Tbh it's fuckin weird. Like we're working as personal accountants and actual division and fighter progression becomes secondary. You know...best facing best and who beats who . Ngannou has been afforded the opportunity based in large part on sport celebrity rather than long substance. The nasty irony is that his one and only fight skyrocketed him due to a "controversial loss". While the boxing graveyard is littered with contenders and journeyman who also "got robbed" but became just another stat or trivia question after that one night.

[Master]

Ngannou, the former UFC star is poised to tackle Joshua later in the year.

And after performing so well against Fury, he's confident of beating Joshua.

“I think most likely (I’m) knocking Anthony Joshua out," he said.

“I think that he’s easier to go down than Fury.

"I mean, not that he’s not a strong fighter. He’s a very tough fighter, but he’s easier to send down than Fury, and it’s harder for him to get back up than Fury.”

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxi...77fd47b6&ei=89

[Primo Carnera]

Ngannou, the former UFC star is poised to tackle Joshua later in the year.

And after performing so well against Fury, he's confident of beating Joshua.

“I think most likely (I’m) knocking Anthony Joshua out," he said.

“I think that he’s easier to go down than Fury.

"I mean, not that he’s not a strong fighter. He’s a very tough fighter, but he’s easier to send down than Fury, and it’s harder for him to get back up than Fury.”

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxi...77fd47b6&ei=89

Very insightful! What sort of horseshit is that. Dear me, the sport has gone to the dogs.

[Big J]

I'm not gonna lie
I like Joshua vs. Ngannou
I would have preferred Hrgovic or Zhang as an opponent
If Joshua is staying active & this is a filler then I'm chill

[NoSavingByTheBell]

Little Anthony "I'M THE NEW BREED OF ELITE HEAVY WEIGHTS" Joshua (LMFAO) is going to get sparked out before the eighth round.

That's how elite his ass is. And once he is brought down to that level where he actually belongs (meaning he has crashed down through several floors of Media hype) then the fight with Wilder will be made

[Master]

Ngannou, the former UFC star is poised to tackle Joshua later in the year.

And after performing so well against Fury, he's confident of beating Joshua.

“I think most likely (I’m) knocking Anthony Joshua out," he said.

“I think that he’s easier to go down than Fury.

"I mean, not that he’s not a strong fighter. He’s a very tough fighter, but he’s easier to send down than Fury, and it’s harder for him to get back up than Fury.”

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxi...77fd47b6&ei=89

Very insightful! What sort of horseshit is that. Dear me, the sport has gone to the dogs.

It is funny (sad) and Francis bias to his friend Fury is there to be seen. He will have earned millions and have 2 losses on his record.

[TIC]

it's a good fight from team aj's side. he gets to fight a novice. he gets a chance to look good over the guy who embarrassed tyson. he gets to stay active. it's a big payday. francis gets another bag & depending how he performs he could be in more big money fights

So is it a sport? Or is it some kind of Benevolent Charity for Boxers and MMA fighters?

is it not also a business? do you not agree that it's a good fight from team aj's side?

[Primo Carnera]

it's a good fight from team aj's side. he gets to fight a novice. he gets a chance to look good over the guy who embarrassed tyson. he gets to stay active. it's a big payday. francis gets another bag & depending how he performs he could be in more big money fights

So is it a sport? Or is it some kind of Benevolent Charity for Boxers and MMA fighters?

is it not also a business? do you not agree that it's a good fight from team aj's side?

It’s a good fight for Hearn , but No I don’t think it’s a good fight for AJ. He will get criticised WHOEVER he fights unfortunately.
But I believe that any top 15 HW Boxer in the World (probably top 50) would beat Ngannou.
So at Joshua’s point of his career, how does this push him forward apart from increasing his bank balance?
That’s not being disrespectful to Ngannou because I thought he did exceptionally well against Fury (and he won the fight) . But he is a novice.
Yes, Boxing is a business, but let us not forget, first and foremost, it is a Sport.