Tyson Fury among five potential opponents for Anthony Joshua after second loss to Oleksandr Usyk
Following his third professional defeat, there are still lots of tantalising fights out there for Anthony Joshua…
After getting the game plan all wrong in his first fight against Oleksandr Usyk, AJ was much-improved on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua's emotions got the better of him post-fight. You can let him off for this after he poured everything that he had into the rematch only to fall short against the number one pound-for-pound fighter on the planet.
Weirdly, Johnny Nelson and some others claimed before the fight that Joshua should retire if he lost to Usyk for a second time.
Joshua rightfully is paying no attention to these naysayers, as he is eyeing another fight before the end of the year.
Deontay Wilder
Joshua vs Wilder is a fight that has been talked about for several years and you could argue that it has never been more likely to happen than it is now.
Wilder did his reputation no harm with his performance in his trilogy fight against Tyson Fury last year, in what was a bout for the ages.
Joe Joyce
Like Wilder, Joyce is also busy as he gears up for a bout against ex-world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker at the end of September.
Dillian Whyte rematch
Whyte stood as Joshua's first real test since turning pro and the rivals combined to gift fans an all-British heavyweight barnstormer.
4 years ago today
— Steve Boxman (@SteveBoxman) December 12, 2019
Anthony Joshua took on long time foe Dillian Whyte in the first real test in the career of both men
The vacant British title was on the line and this one did not disappoint
What are some of your favourite British title fights? pic.twitter.com/yAUhkAdCop
Whyte has already said that a rematch with AJ is his "main focus" above anything else. Even to this day, the pair do not exactly see eye to eye so no doubt the build-up will be dramatic, without even taking into account the bout itself.
Andy Ruiz Jr trilogy
Like Whyte, Ruiz Jr has made it clear that he wants another dance with Joshua. When at his best, he's a busy and troublesome customer for any heavyweight.
Tyson Fury
THE GYPSY KING IS HERE TO STAY!!!@WBCBoxing @frankwarren_tv pic.twitter.com/DaDCfbQvPI
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) August 20, 2022