Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua Ring Return Now Looming For Early 2023

[Hooded Terror]

No surprises. Joshua is effectively a part-time fighter since 2019, reasons notwithstanding. As a commodity with the mist in front of him, we'll be lucky to see him by end of April. As a fighter, he should be trying to regroup AND stay sharp with TWO bouts under his belt by end of March 2019, and another for the summer, setting up something for September-October 2023.

As it stands, I think barring the unforeseen with the players surrounding him, Joshua is a couple or 3 bouts from retirement.

[Fact]

Joshua and Hearn losing control of the belts was the best thing to happen to boxing, AJ fights once a year and it is a good chance that the fighter chosen is handpicked 38-41 year old sacrificial lamb. Now, we will get Undisputed in March 2023 and then a slew of great mandatories after that,

[STREET CLEANER]

Wallin yes
Aerola no

[JakeTheBoxer]

So hopefully Wallin. Joshua doesn`t need somebody as shot as Arreola is. Joshua beats Arreola easily, but he needs to beat a contender to get self confidence back.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Joshua and Hearn losing control of the belts was the best thing to happen to boxing, AJ fights once a year and it is a good chance that the fighter chosen is handpicked 38-41 year old sacrificial lamb. Now, we will get Undisputed in March 2023 and then a slew of great mandatories after that,

Stop dreaming. Usyk -Fury winner will vacate all the belts.

Usyk or Fury won`t be losing time fighting guys like Hrgovic, I guarantee you that.

Fury never cared about belts and mandatories. If Fury beats Usyk, he drops all the belts and fights Joshua or maybe Joyce.

[1hourRun]

The UK's favorite HW returns! I heard 'Diamond-Boy' Carr or Derek Chisora are possible opponents, but I think those challenges come with considerable risk for A.J's come-back. I personally, would rather see A.J vs. Usyk lll.

[sicko]

take your time and get your head right big man and come back when YOU ARE READY

the Pressure is off now which might actually help him mentally as crazy as that sounds, now you the Underdog and have multiple losses, WTF do you have to lose at this point

[Quercusalba]

Arreola??? Please no! Vitali beat him into submission 13 years ago. What would be the point, or what would beating him prove?

Wallin is a very interesting fight. I'd have it at 50/50, but wouldn't argue with anyone who favored AJ. A serious test for both fighters it'd be for sure.

[Atletisock]

"Hearn had said that he wanted a speedy conclusion to talks to ensure that Joshua could still box in December in case negotiations broke down because he was keen to get back into action."

Ron Lewis, hang your head in shame. Nobody is buying this!

Hearn did everything he could to prolong negotiations as he didn't want AJ to fight in December and the evidence is right there. Fury is fighting on December 3rd when it could've been AJ.

AJ on the other hand is now looking at March.

That tells you all you need to know about who wanted the speedy conclusion to talks. It certainly wasn't Hearn!

[VislorTurlough]

After Whyte defeats this mediocre American, it’s an easy $ event. Foolish for Hearn to delay making it. Joshua and Whyte fading to degree they can lose to anyone at anytime