“AJ Has To Sit Down On The Sofa…”: Derek Chisora Reveals Why Everybody Wants To Fight Anthony Joshua

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has undeniably cemented his status as one of the most popular boxers on the planet. His combination of devastating knockout power and captivating charisma outside the ring has captured the attention of fans worldwide. Moreover, as the year unfolds, many eagerly await news of his next fight, with rumors swirling about a potential mega-bout against Deontay Wilder in the near future.

In recent months, Joshua has demonstrated his prowess with two remarkable victories. Back in April, he marked his return to the ring, securing a twelve-round unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin. Moreover, fans were treated to another stunning performance when Joshua faced late replacement Robert Helenius, knocking him out in the 7th round. Now, in the midst of negotiations and the mounting anticipation, British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora has added his perspective to the mix.

Chisora’s Perspective: Anthony Joshua touted as the ultimate draw

In a recent interview with IFL TV, the former title challenger asserted that Joshua stands head and shoulders above both Wilder and Tyson Fury in terms of drawing power. According to him, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ want to fight ‘AJ’ solely because of his star power.

“Wilder’s here, yeah, Tyson Fury is here. AJ’s up here; them two want to fight AJ. So everything is on the driving seat of AJ. That’s it. Oh, AJ has to sit down on the sofa and wait for the phone call. Tyson Fury wants to fight him, Deontay Wilder wants to fight him. Everybody wants to fight him because they know it’s a big attraction. That’s it,” he said.

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Chisora’s comments shed light on the widespread desire within the boxing world to face off against Joshua. Remarkably, Chisora doesn’t stop at just assessing Joshua’s popularity. He has made it clear that he’s ready and willing to step into the ring with Joshua at a moment’s notice.

Derek Chisora’s willingness to enter the fray

In the interview, ‘Del Boy’ was not shy about expressing his interest in facing the former champion. He claimed that he would be willing to get into the ring with Joshua any day and at just one phone call’s notice. “I fight him every day, bro. I call him out. Yo, you want to fight? Well, who knows? We’ll never know,” he said.

With Chisora adding his unique perspective to the mix, it’s evident that the boxing world is eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Joshua’s remarkable career. Whether it’s a showdown with Wilder, Fury, or a surprise challenger like Chisora, one thing is certain: whenever and wherever Anthony Joshua steps into the ring, the world watches in awe and excitement.

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