Eddie Hearn Shares Disappointing News About Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight

Watford native Anthony Joshua has experienced his fair share of ups and downs in his boxing career over the past few years. However, the former world champion bounces back to face new challenges again. He has been performing exceptionally and has won his last four bouts. As he was gearing up for his next fight, disappointing news came up, which might dishearten his fans. 

Matchroom Boxing boss and AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn is still getting over his loss to fellow promoter Frank Warren. However, he didn’t forget his role as a promoter as he was recently answering questions about how he plans to orchestrate a fight for AJ.

Eddie Hearn has 3 potential opponents for Anthony Joshua

The recent 5 vs 5 battle between Matchroom Boxing and Queensberry has cleared a lot of air about the matchups in the heavyweight division. A lot of things have become clear for AJ. The Brit was rumored to fight Deontay Wilder first. However, with Wilder’s recent loss to Zhilei Zhang, that prospect seems out of the question.

Of late, the heavyweight division of boxing has drawn a lot of interest from fans because of the world-class fights that happened in the recent past. Fans are a little down, though, since they were hoping to see their favorite fighter step inside the squared circle soon but there has been no word on when AJ will fight next. The Matchroom Boxing boss stated that as of now, there is nothing confirmed for Joshua in September. He further added, “Who the opponent will be is undecided. You’ve got Zhilei Zhang which is a great fight. He’s a WBO interim world champion. You’ve got Daniel Dubois, now the IBF interim heavyweight champion. Another great fight, especially for British boxing. You’ve got Joseph Parker who is on a great run.”

His promoter has given a few hints regarding the boxer’s next opponent. With some great options for the boxer, it is still undecided who he will fight next. British fans have been long anticipating an all-British fight though. Luckily, Greenwich, UK native Daniel Dubois has become the interim IBF heavyweight champion, and there is a high chance that he might face AJ in September. But the athlete doesn’t feel good when he is not inside the ring.

AJ feels a break is no good 

The 34-year-old boxer is gearing up for his next bout, which is slated to take place at the Wembley Stadium in September. However, he wanted to appear on the Matchroom vs Queensberry card, as he feels a rest does no good. AJ was last seen inside the ring in March when he defeated former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Boxing fans are eager to see him back in action again. 

While talking to BOXINGSCENE, he explained, “A rest ain’t good. Get out, get active. We’re young, we keep firing away. But, unfortunately, I didn’t get this opportunity. They’re talking about September 21 [for my next fight], so in the back of my mind I’m getting ready.”

Joshua’s fans are well aware that he is always training irrespective of whether there’s a fight scheduled or not. His Instagram is full of posts where he is either seen practicing or working out, sometimes even cutting a tree with an axe for that matter.

The boxer can give his fans a few more great fights as he might hang his gloves in a few years. All three opponents will make a great match-up with Anthony Joshua. Only time will tell who he fights next. Meanwhile, who do you think AJ should face? Share your thoughts in the comments below.