By Carlos Boogs

Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport is having his share of issues in securing opponents for Olympic gold medal winner Anthony Joshua (13-0, 13KOs). The power-punching heavyweight blew right past Kevin Johnson on Saturday night in London, knocking out the usually durable fighter in two rounds.

Joshua is going to return on July 18th and then on September 12th at the O2 Arena.

Hearn is trying to get better opposition for Joshua, but says the potential opponents are requesting a lot of money to get in the ring with Joshua and Hearn "doesn't blame them" for being reluctant to get in the ring with Joshua.

"Tony Thompson is a great fight for Anthony Joshua. Chris Arreola is a great fight. Even Odlanier Solis is a great fight.  Manuel Charr is a great fight. And all of these guys will take the fight for the right money," Hearn said. "We'd love the [Bryant] Jennings fight. The Jennings fight is like maybe two or three fights away to be honest for you."

The return in September is going to be a big fight. Hearn wants the opponent to be a well known name on the domestic scene.

"I like the domestic fights. I like the Dillian Whyte fight. I like the David Price fight. I like the Dereck Chisora fight," Hearn said.