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October 2, 2018 – Kiev, Ukraine – Ex Heavyweight Boxing champion Lennox Lewis gestures during an authographs signing event on the 56th WBC ( World Boxing Council ) Convention in Kiev, Ukraine, 02 October, 2018. The 56th WBC Convention takes place in Kiev from September 30 to October 05. The event participate of boxing legends Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Eric Morales, Alexander Usik, Vitali Klitschko and about 700 congress participants from 160 countries. 56th WBC Convention in Kiev PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY – ZUMAn230 20181002_zaa_n230_841 Copyright: xStrx
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October 2, 2018 – Kiev, Ukraine – Ex Heavyweight Boxing champion Lennox Lewis gestures during an authographs signing event on the 56th WBC ( World Boxing Council ) Convention in Kiev, Ukraine, 02 October, 2018. The 56th WBC Convention takes place in Kiev from September 30 to October 05. The event participate of boxing legends Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Eric Morales, Alexander Usik, Vitali Klitschko and about 700 congress participants from 160 countries. 56th WBC Convention in Kiev PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY – ZUMAn230 20181002_zaa_n230_841 Copyright: xStrx
Anthony Joshua is truly back! After his consecutive losses at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022, many doubted his place among the heavyweight greats. However, after defeating the highly technical Otto Wallin last night, ‘AJ’ has done more than establish his spot as the best. What’s more, Lennox Lewis seems to have the next two opponents lined up for the Londoner.
No, it’s not Deontay Wilder, who Joshua was supposed to face on 9 March next year but it seems highly unlikely due to Wilder’s surprising loss to Joseph Parker. It’s not even Francis Ngannou, who nearly defeated Joshua’s other rival, Tyson Fury. While appearing in a recent interview with TNT Sports Boxing, ‘The Lion’ revealed who he thinks would be a great match for the Brit.
Lennox Lewis: There’s still a long road ahead
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After last night’s dominant performance from the former unified heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis praised Joshua, claiming he came out unscathed. However, speaking about Joshua’s potential opponents, the last undisputed heavyweight champion named Zhilei Zhang and Tyson Fury.
“So, I think it does good for his mental state, and everybody states saying he’s back. But there’s still a long road ahead and some hard fighters. He’s still got to go up against Tyson Fury if that fight’s going to be made. I think that’s going to be a great fight for him – Zhang from China would be a great fight for him as well,” Lewis stated. While Lewis suggests Joshua’s next steps, here’s what Joshua said about Wilder!
Anthony Joshua: I need to focus on this man
While Anthony Joshua obliged with his part of the contract by defeating Wallin, the same can not be said about Wilder against Joseph Parker. So, that potential fight is out of the window, or is it? During the post-fight interview with TNT Sports Boxing, Joshua did not completely eliminate the chances of fighting Wilder in the future.
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“I heard he lost, so what? He’ll come back. But it shows that its fine margins in this business. No one is running, ducking from anyone. I need to focus on this man,” Joshua told TNT Sports Boxing. The Brit went on to suggest that he could fight Wilder on the spot for what Wilder said about him but hoped “he comes back” from the loss.
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After a dominating performance in the ‘Day of Reckoning’ fight card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Lewis reveals the two best opponents for Joshua. However, who Joshua decides to fight next is yet to be seen. Who do you think Joshua should fight next? Do you think a fight between Joshua and Wilder is still possible?
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