Who should Joshua Buatsi fight next?

[Mammoth]

Looks like he needs to work on his stamina issues and not quite ready for his title shot. Who is a good opponent for him?

[Dakuwaqa]

I think Yarde would be a good fight. Not should if that is realistic.

He definitely needs a couple of fights before fighting the belt holders imo.

[JakeTheBoxer]

I think Yarde would be too much for him. Buatsi is not ready for top 10 guys. He should fight somebody like Salamov.

[Mammoth]

I don't think Yarde would fight him anyway. He's WBO mandatory so there's no reason for him to.

[kiaba360]

Pascal. A fight where Buatsi would have to fight measured and disciplined, utilizing his jab as a primary weapon. If Buatsi empties his gas tank and doesn't take Pascal out, then he'll be in the fight of his life. A fight that will have many explosive moments, due to their styles clash.

[Clegg]

I'd say Yarde or Callum Smith, though they seem to be headed in a different direction so won't happen. Callum Johnson is a good fighter, that would be a good UK fight. Pascal I guess? Off the top of my head there's not that much quality in the division aside from the champs.

If we were discussing a LHW prospect who I was sure was a future champ, I'd say Vlasov is an ideal opponent. I thought he edged out Joe Smith, and is top 10 in the division, possibly top 5. But he would probably beat Buatsi.

[IronDanHamza]

Anyone in the Top 10.

He's ranked in the Top 10 yet he's fought 0 fighters in the Top 10.

This is sadly a running theme in Boxing in most divisions.

[Dakuwaqa]

I'd say Yarde or Callum Smith, though they seem to be headed in a different direction so won't happen. Callum Johnson is a good fighter, that would be a good UK fight. Pascal I guess? Off the top of my head there's not that much quality in the division aside from the champs.

If we were discussing a LHW prospect who I was sure was a future champ, I'd say Vlasov is an ideal opponent. I thought he edged out Joe Smith, and is top 10 in the division, possibly top 5. But he would probably beat Buatsi.

Callum Johnson would be a dangerous fight.

He’s a huge puncher.

I like Buatsi but I think he’s going to struggle picking up a title at 175.

[Madison Boxing]

at the moment he can fight anyone he wants, richards was a tough opponent who bivol only beat by 1 round on the cards and he passed the test. seems like a lot of people want to rush him into a world title fight so he loses but he should take his time, any of the other domestic guys would be a good opponent and plenty of money to be made.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Someone like Vlasov who’s not a massive puncher but can give him rounds.

I hope they rush him into a Callum Smith fight though cause I’m convinced Callum knocks him out.