Who should Anthony Joshua fight next?

[kiaba360]

Personally, I don't think it is wise for Wilder to fight heavy puncher like Zhang after losing to Parker. He should go for at least two lowly ranked opponents/ gatekeepers to regain his confidence just like AJ did after losing twice to Usyk.

That's fair, but he's wasted so much time. He has allowed ego/greed to cloud his judgement. He was supposed to be rebuilding alongside AJ, but he decided to remain inactive. Now Wilder has zero momentum because of his crappy performance against Parker.

As for your OP, Hrgovic is the most logical opponent, but Dubois is also acceptable.

[Toffee]

A true legit boxing heavyweight contender would be nice...

Sanchez or Hrgovic would be my picks.

I agree. I'd like to see him fight someone at least at that level. It's time to step this comeback up a notch and show that he's really back to elite.

But don't forget that Wallin was a legitimate top 10 guy until Joshua comfortably beat him up - then he wasn't anymore. I don't see Sanchez being much more of a test.

Hrgovic is the more interesting fight purely because he's in line for a title fight. It could even end up being a title fight against Joshua. From what I've seen of Hrgovic, Joshua's speed would be too much for him.

[Toffee]

Personally, I don't think it is wise for Wilder to fight heavy puncher like Zhang after losing to Parker. He should go for at least two lowly ranked opponents/ gatekeepers to regain his confidence just like AJ did after losing twice to Usyk.

Miller is such an obvious fight for Wilder if he really wants to continue.

He'll beat that useless fat FK, and Miller will guarantee some trash talk to build up the fight.

[Slimpack]

A contender please. Hrgovic, Sanchez, or maybe Anderson if he can figure himself out. If Wilder isn't actually done, he needs to fight someone first. Maybe he can fight Joyce, or if they want to have a battle of the power punchers and milk Ngannou more, that's the fight I always thought was most reasonable for Ngannou. I'd like Kabayel v Dubois also, Wardley v Jalolov, and Bakole v Charr.

I would like to see Wilder vs Ngannou. Lol...
That would be interesting. Wilder vs. Ajagba, too.

[pollywog]

I agree. I'd like to see him fight someone at least at that level. It's time to step this comeback up a notch and show that he's really back to elite.

But don't forget that Wallin was a legitimate top 10 guy until Joshua comfortably beat him up - then he wasn't anymore. I don't see Sanchez being much more of a test.

Hrgovic is the more interesting fight purely because he's in line for a title fight. It could even end up being a title fight against Joshua. From what I've seen of Hrgovic, Joshua's speed would be too much for him.

I never bought into the Wallin mystique.

He cut Fury in the fight of his life after his Dad died a few days earlier and didn't do jack against anyone of note afterwards.

He was made out as a top 10 contender to be spoonfed to AJ knowing he was nothing more than a sparring partner, journeyman and looking for a Saudi payday.

I don't think Sanchez is a stone cold killer either and think even the dreadfully dubious dubois would expose him.

[Slimpack]

Miller is such an obvious fight for Wilder if he really wants to continue.

He'll beat that useless fat FK, and Miller will guarantee some trash talk to build up the fight.

Exactly. Miller is highly hittable. I see Wilder sending him to thw Intensive Care Unit within six rounds. A fight with Miller will likely return his confidence.

[Slimpack]

I never bought into the Wallin mystique.

He cut Fury in the fight of his life after his Dad died a few days earlier and didn't do jack against anyone of note afterwards.

He was made out as a top 10 contender to be spoonfed to AJ knowing he was nothing more than a sparring partner, journeyman and looking for a Saudi payday.

I don't think Sanchez is a stone cold killer either and think even the dreadfully dubious dubois would expose him.

I disagree with the last part. No way Dubois beat Sanchez with ease. He guy will be too swift for Dubois.

[Slimpack]

That's fair, but he's wasted so much time. He has allowed ego/greed to cloud his judgement. He was supposed to be rebuilding alongside AJ, but he decided to remain inactive. Now Wilder has zero momentum because of his crappy performance against Parker.

As for your OP, Hrgovic is the most logical opponent, but Dubois is also acceptable.

Exactly. Wilder and Ruiz are ruining their own careers by being inactive. Sad to see.

[Slimpack]

Hrgovic or Wilder imo.

Wilder fighting AJ after that last poor performance against Parker will be career ending for him. Wilder needs a couple of turn-up fights.

[Slimpack]

I agree. I'd like to see him fight someone at least at that level. It's time to step this comeback up a notch and show that he's really back to elite.

But don't forget that Wallin was a legitimate top 10 guy until Joshua comfortably beat him up - then he wasn't anymore. I don't see Sanchez being much more of a test.

Hrgovic is the more interesting fight purely because he's in line for a title fight. It could even end up being a title fight against Joshua. From what I've seen of Hrgovic, Joshua's speed would be too much for him.

I think so too.

Joshua's will, zeal and speed in the last two fights may overwhelmed Hrgovic if he can replicate it.

It also seems he punch way more harder now than before.