Comments Thread For: Winner Of Joshua-Ngannou To Fight Winner Of Fury-Usyk

[Eff Pandas]

Its more like the winner Friday will fight the winner of Fury vs Usyk II.

It doesn't appear as if the winner of both fights will immediately fight next. Its more likely we see this unofficial semifinals of sorts early 2025.

[Eff Pandas]

I think winners will be Joshua and Usyk and their third fight makes no sense.

I think Joshua will rather go other direction, maybe Hrgovic for vacant IBF belt, maybe Zhang in China.

I think Fury will lose to Usyk badly, retire and become a promotor and I think he will be great in that job.

Agree a 3rd AJ vs Usyk fight makes zero sense & has lil appeal to fans.

I agree AJ will have a fight inbetween Fury vs AJ 1 & 2 being decided. He's been active lately & I expect him to stay active. And I'd agree if Zhang wins Friday that would be the best next option for him. If AJ loses I could see him retire or take a break. If Zhang loses maybe Filip or DDD makes sense or maybe Wilder notches a W soon & that fight makes sense again.

I don't see Fury losing badly to Usyk if he does lose. I think we are locked into an immediate rematch due to the money in play. A mental breakdown will have to wait lol. Unless Fury or Usyk die I think we see 2 fights between them & outside of a injury by either they'll be back to back.

[turnedup]

If the universe cares about balance, give us a repeat of wilder Parker in both cases. This is the year of the underdog, tired of the politics and so ready for the game to be shaken up. Also, Fury should’ve been banned years ago for that boar meat mess.

[SteveM]

If they want to fight let them - ut they should be stripped of titles for forming a closed shop. But we know that won't happen.

Lets say Zhang looks impressive against Parker - or ice versa - they should get a sniff of a title shot. There's others such as Hgrovic Bakole and maybe Anderson who are only 2/3 impressive victories away from being in title shots.

[crimsonfalcon07]

If they want to fight let them - ut they should be stripped of titles for forming a closed shop. But we know that won't happen.

Lets say Zhang looks impressive against Parker - or ice versa - they should get a sniff of a title shot. There's others such as Hgrovic Bakole and maybe Anderson who are only 2/3 impressive victories away from being in title shots.

Hrgovic in theory should be getting his title shot before any of these fights, per IBF rules. They were going to strip the winner of the undisputed fight for having a rematch clause that precludes defending vs Hrgovic. So we'll see if that happens while all of this is going on. Zhang has also earned his shot already. Credit to him for taking on a very tough challenge in Parker and risking his likely only chance at a title.

[SteveM]

Hrgovic in theory should be getting his title shot before any of these fights, per IBF rules. They were going to strip the winner of the undisputed fight for having a rematch clause that precludes defending vs Hrgovic. So we'll see if that happens while all of this is going on. Zhang has also earned his shot already. Credit to him for taking on a very tough challenge in Parker and risking his likely only chance at a title.

Yep - I like it when contenders like Zhang and Benavidez stay busy instead of just waiting - but sometimes it goes wrong - Fundora

[takenotes]

Why do they even bother having rankings at this point if it is just gonna be who the Saudi's throw money at?

[pollywog]

Zhang has also earned his shot already. Credit to him for taking on a very tough challenge in Parker and risking his likely only chance at a title.

Zhang aint risking nothing with a rematch clause.

[Atypicalbrit]

Hrgovic in theory should be getting his title shot before any of these fights, per IBF rules. They were going to strip the winner of the undisputed fight for having a rematch clause that precludes defending vs Hrgovic. So we'll see if that happens while all of this is going on. Zhang has also earned his shot already. Credit to him for taking on a very tough challenge in Parker and risking his likely only chance at a title.

Hrgovic got his IBF shot by robbing Zhang and fighting a bunch of literal club fighters, **** that guy.

[TMLT87]

We'll see it when (or IF) we see it. Getting Fury/Usyk to happen is already hard enough.