Anthony Joshua is the most promising heavyweight since the 1990s

[thanhalam1793]

Matt Christie analyses the current heavyweight scene and picks out Anthony Joshua as a top prospect, while also looking at Hughie Fury and Andy Ruiz Jnr
MATT CHRISTIE analyses the current heavyweight landscape in this week’s issue of Boxing News magazine. This is out now on our app and in stores on Thursday (January 7). Here is an excerpt, focusing on the prospects in the division, including Anthony Joshua.

BRIT Anthony Joshua [pictured] is arguably the most promising heavy starlet since the 1990s. Yet the 26-year-old’s second-round stumble against Dillian Whyte proved he is not invincible. Like Joshua, New Zealand’s Joseph Parker is ranked highly by the governing bodies, carries serious power, and at 23, is improving rapidly. Despite his lofty family ties, Hughie Fury largely flies under the radar. That said, his skillset is admirable and the 21-year-old looks set for a big future. Swedish ****er Adrian Granat, 24, is feasting on ageing names, and California’s 26-year-old Andy Ruiz’s nimble boxing belies his hearty frame.

READ THE FULL FEATURE, INCLUDING ANALYSIS OF TYSON FURY AND OTHER BELT-HOLDERS. DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EDITION OF BOXING NEWS MAGAZINE HERE NOW OR BUY IT FROM STORES ON THURSDAY (January 7).

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[deathofaclown]

I'm not sure about most promising in terms of talent, but in the UK he's the most hyped heavyweight for a long time. He has a full PR machine behind him working wonders. In terms of actual fighting...well he's fought one fighter with a pulse who showed he still has plenty to learn so i'll reserve my judgement for now. Don't forget Fury is a similar age to him and just beat the best HW in the past 10 years.

Most promising? i'm not convinced. Most hyped, absolutely.