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These are the 8 boxers most likely to face Anthony Joshua over the next 2 years
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Anthony Joshua has a number of options for his next opponent.
The hype is real: Anthony Joshua is well on his way to becoming the “face” of boxing.
The 2012 Olympic gold medalist lit up the sport on Saturday with a knockout victory over Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium.
A heavyweight fight for the ages, it confirmed Joshua as the IBF, WBA, and IBO champion and will likely catapult Joshua into regular big-money bouts.
Tyson Fury has already been highlighted as a potential next opponent, but who else could the Londoner duel with?
We have put together a full list of big-money opponents, voluntary world title defences, and mandatory challenges.
Wladimir Klitschko, Ukraine: 64 wins (53 by knockout), 5 losses.
Anthony Joshua may have already beaten Klitschko by knockout but the nature of the fight could lead to a rematch later this year. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to watch it all over again?
Compubox data demonstrates that Klitschko had a far more authoritative jab as the Ukrainian landed 42% of his lead punches, compared to Joshua’s sub-standard 22.5%. This allowed Klitschko to take over and win rounds on Saturday.
Though Joshua scored a highlight-reel stoppage in the 11th round, the fact Klitschko put AJ on the floor in the fifth — combined with the competitive nature of the tussle — means a rematch could be an easy sell.
Klitschko has already noted his desire to secure a rematch and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes American broadcasters would love to see a second fight, potentially at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Deontay Wilder, USA: 38 wins (37 by knockout), 0 losses.
Here is one bad dude.
Deontay Wilder attracts criticism because of the relative mid-level abilities of his opponents.
While Joshua and Tyson Fury have tested themselves against all-time great heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko, Wilder’s best win remains Bermane Stiverne.
Yes, his CV is lacking but Wilder still possesses proven power.
Like Joshua, Wilder is an extraordinarily heavy hitter. He often leaves his opponents lying tangled on the canvas and in need of smelling salts.
But while Joshua is more of a textbook puncher, Wilder’s shots come from awkward angles that are tough to defend. He also has go-go gadget arms that can seemingly close the distance between himself and opponent in split seconds (see below).
A Joshua v Wilder super-fight would likely take place in Las Vegas in the next 12-18 months and could be a shoot-out for the ages.
Tyson Fury, UK: 25 wins (18 by knockout), 0 losses.
Tyson Fury is a wild card opponent and is potentially Anthony Joshua’s bogey-man.
Joshua is intrigued at the prospect of competing against a “villain” and teased the 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium that Fury could be next.
Fury, though, is one of the most unconventional fighters in boxing. Purists are divided over how good — or how bad — the 28-year-old actually is, but he frustrated Wladimir Klitschko in a defensive masterclass in 2015 (see below).
Fury’s out-of-the-ring exploits overshadow the intelligence he shows inside the squared circle and if he replicates his Klitschko performance then he could be the first to inflict defeat onto Joshua in the professional ranks.
Though both boxers want to get in the ring with each other, we may not see this bout materialise until 2018 — but it will be well worth the wait.
Tony Bellew, UK: 29 wins (19 by knockout), 2 losses.
Joshua vs Tony Bellew may underwhelm some fans but it will be up for consideration as it could be a dream bout for their promoter, Matchroom Boxing.
Bellew’s heavyweight stock is high thanks to his surprise victory over David Haye in February. The pair will likely contest a rematch but a second fight is on hold while Haye recovers from an Achilles injury, presenting Bellew with a window for a Joshua fight.
Joshua and Bellew are Matchroom stablemates and are represented by Eddie Hearn. The company can maximise its profits by matching Bellew with Joshua as it would run the show entirely.
In this fight scenario, Joshua receives a bout against a winnable opponent, while Bellew gains a career-high payday before he steps back into the ring with Haye.
Win-win for all involved. Except the fans who may feel short-changed having to pay for what could be a one round blowout.
Joseph Parker, New Zealand: 22 wins (18 by knockout), 0 losses.
His name may not resonate with sports fans as much as Tyson Fury but Joseph Parker has something that Fury does not — a world title with one of the “alphabet” organisations.
New Zealand puncher Joseph Parker won the vacant WBO version of the world heavyweight championship thanks to his 2016 majority decision win over American contender Andy Ruiz Jr.
Parker defends his belt on May 6 against inexperienced Romanian fighter Razvan Conjanu and is expected to win by knockout.
If Joshua has intentions of winning all of the major belts — and he does — then he will have one eye on Parker.
Joshua recently said: “Anyone with a belt [would make a good opponent], so that I can add to my collection.”
Luis Ortiz, Cuba: 27 wins (23 by knockout), 0 losses.
Cuban heavyweight Luis Ortiz is a technical boxer and represents a different kind of opponent.
Ortiz, 38-years-old, has beaten name fighters like Tony Thompson, Bryant Jennings, and Malik Scott, but he is yet to defeat an in-form elite-level fighter.
Ortiz is a winnable opponent for Joshua and, because of his awkward movement and defensive skills, he could present a decent learning curve for a future Fury fight.
Ortiz is the mandatory challenger for Joshua’s WBA belt, meaning Joshua would have to fight the Cuban unless he picks a bigger challenge or pays him to go away.
Kubrat Pulev, Bulgaria: 25 wins (13 by knockout), 1 loss.
Kubrat Pulev is the highest ranked heavyweight with the IBF and is the mandatory challenger for Joshua.
There is a huge problem here, though.
Joshua is looking for £50 million to £100 million fights and needs opponents who ignite the imagination of mainstream sports fans.
Tyson Fury does that, Deontay Wilder would do that, but Pulev would not.
A decorated amateur boxer, Pulev’s professional CV contains notable scalps against Alexander Ustinov, Alexander Dimitrenko, Tony Thompson, Dereck Chisora, and Samuel Peter.
But Pulev was knocked out when he ran into Wladimir Klitschko in 2014 and there is every reason to believe he would suffer a similar fate if he were to share the ring with Joshua.
Dillian Whyte, UK: 20 wins (15 by knockout), 1 loss.
Joshua’s old nemesis.
The last time Dillian Whyte shared a ring with Joshua, a riot almost broke out between rounds one and two.
Joshua won their 2015 ruckus but a rematch could be booked in the coming years as Whyte has a TV-friendly fighting style and is rebuilding his career since his knockout loss to AJ.
Whyte recently trumped Dereck Chisora in a rock’em-sock’em classic last year and is set to box Mariusz Wach in June.
With every win, Whyte climbs higher and higher in the world rankings and will attempt to goad Joshua into a rematch by constantly reminding him that he beat him in a three-round amateur contest in 2008.
According to The Guardian, another fight with Whyte is one Joshua would relish.
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Richard Heathcote / Getty
Anthony Joshua has a number of options for his next opponent.
The hype is real: Anthony Joshua is well on his way to becoming the “face” of boxing.
The 2012 Olympic gold medalist lit up the sport on Saturday with a knockout victory over Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium.
A heavyweight fight for the ages, it confirmed Joshua as the IBF, WBA, and IBO champion and will likely catapult Joshua into regular big-money bouts.
Tyson Fury has already been highlighted as a potential next opponent, but who else could the Londoner duel with?
We have put together a full list of big-money opponents, voluntary world title defences, and mandatory challenges.
Wladimir Klitschko, Ukraine: 64 wins (53 by knockout), 5 losses.
Anthony Joshua may have already beaten Klitschko by knockout but the nature of the fight could lead to a rematch later this year. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to watch it all over again?
Compubox data demonstrates that Klitschko had a far more authoritative jab as the Ukrainian landed 42% of his lead punches, compared to Joshua’s sub-standard 22.5%. This allowed Klitschko to take over and win rounds on Saturday.
Though Joshua scored a highlight-reel stoppage in the 11th round, the fact Klitschko put AJ on the floor in the fifth — combined with the competitive nature of the tussle — means a rematch could be an easy sell.
Klitschko has already noted his desire to secure a rematch and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes American broadcasters would love to see a second fight, potentially at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Deontay Wilder, USA: 38 wins (37 by knockout), 0 losses.
Here is one bad dude.
Deontay Wilder attracts criticism because of the relative mid-level abilities of his opponents.
While Joshua and Tyson Fury have tested themselves against all-time great heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko, Wilder’s best win remains Bermane Stiverne.
Yes, his CV is lacking but Wilder still possesses proven power.
Like Joshua, Wilder is an extraordinarily heavy hitter. He often leaves his opponents lying tangled on the canvas and in need of smelling salts.
But while Joshua is more of a textbook puncher, Wilder’s shots come from awkward angles that are tough to defend. He also has go-go gadget arms that can seemingly close the distance between himself and opponent in split seconds (see below).
A Joshua v Wilder super-fight would likely take place in Las Vegas in the next 12-18 months and could be a shoot-out for the ages.
Tyson Fury, UK: 25 wins (18 by knockout), 0 losses.
Tyson Fury is a wild card opponent and is potentially Anthony Joshua’s bogey-man.
Joshua is intrigued at the prospect of competing against a “villain” and teased the 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium that Fury could be next.
Fury, though, is one of the most unconventional fighters in boxing. Purists are divided over how good — or how bad — the 28-year-old actually is, but he frustrated Wladimir Klitschko in a defensive masterclass in 2015 (see below).
Fury’s out-of-the-ring exploits overshadow the intelligence he shows inside the squared circle and if he replicates his Klitschko performance then he could be the first to inflict defeat onto Joshua in the professional ranks.
Though both boxers want to get in the ring with each other, we may not see this bout materialise until 2018 — but it will be well worth the wait.
Joshua vs Tony Bellew may underwhelm some fans but it will be up for consideration as it could be a dream bout for their promoter, Matchroom Boxing.
Bellew’s heavyweight stock is high thanks to his surprise victory over David Haye in February. The pair will likely contest a rematch but a second fight is on hold while Haye recovers from an Achilles injury, presenting Bellew with a window for a Joshua fight.
Joshua and Bellew are Matchroom stablemates and are represented by Eddie Hearn. The company can maximise its profits by matching Bellew with Joshua as it would run the show entirely.
In this fight scenario, Joshua receives a bout against a winnable opponent, while Bellew gains a career-high payday before he steps back into the ring with Haye.
Win-win for all involved. Except the fans who may feel short-changed having to pay for what could be a one round blowout.
Joseph Parker, New Zealand: 22 wins (18 by knockout), 0 losses.
His name may not resonate with sports fans as much as Tyson Fury but Joseph Parker has something that Fury does not — a world title with one of the “alphabet” organisations.
New Zealand puncher Joseph Parker won the vacant WBO version of the world heavyweight championship thanks to his 2016 majority decision win over American contender Andy Ruiz Jr.
Parker defends his belt on May 6 against inexperienced Romanian fighter Razvan Conjanu and is expected to win by knockout.
If Joshua has intentions of winning all of the major belts — and he does — then he will have one eye on Parker.
Joshua recently said: “Anyone with a belt [would make a good opponent], so that I can add to my collection.”
Luis Ortiz, Cuba: 27 wins (23 by knockout), 0 losses.
Cuban heavyweight Luis Ortiz is a technical boxer and represents a different kind of opponent.
Ortiz, 38-years-old, has beaten name fighters like Tony Thompson, Bryant Jennings, and Malik Scott, but he is yet to defeat an in-form elite-level fighter.
Ortiz is a winnable opponent for Joshua and, because of his awkward movement and defensive skills, he could present a decent learning curve for a future Fury fight.
Ortiz is the mandatory challenger for Joshua’s WBA belt, meaning Joshua would have to fight the Cuban unless he picks a bigger challenge or pays him to go away.
Kubrat Pulev, Bulgaria: 25 wins (13 by knockout), 1 loss.
Kubrat Pulev is the highest ranked heavyweight with the IBF and is the mandatory challenger for Joshua.
There is a huge problem here, though.
Joshua is looking for £50 million to £100 million fights and needs opponents who ignite the imagination of mainstream sports fans.
Tyson Fury does that, Deontay Wilder would do that, but Pulev would not.
A decorated amateur boxer, Pulev’s professional CV contains notable scalps against Alexander Ustinov, Alexander Dimitrenko, Tony Thompson, Dereck Chisora, and Samuel Peter.
But Pulev was knocked out when he ran into Wladimir Klitschko in 2014 and there is every reason to believe he would suffer a similar fate if he were to share the ring with Joshua.
Dillian Whyte, UK: 20 wins (15 by knockout), 1 loss.
Joshua’s old nemesis.
The last time Dillian Whyte shared a ring with Joshua, a riot almost broke out between rounds one and two.
Joshua won their 2015 ruckus but a rematch could be booked in the coming years as Whyte has a TV-friendly fighting style and is rebuilding his career since his knockout loss to AJ.
Whyte recently trumped Dereck Chisora in a rock’em-sock’em classic last year and is set to box Mariusz Wach in June.
With every win, Whyte climbs higher and higher in the world rankings and will attempt to goad Joshua into a rematch by constantly reminding him that he beat him in a three-round amateur contest in 2008.
According to The Guardian, another fight with Whyte is one Joshua would relish.
Read more stories on Business Insider, Malaysian edition of the world’s fastest-growing business and technology news website.
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