Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua expected to exercise rematch clause against Daniel Dubois

[Tatabanya]

EDIT: Actually, Joshua should have to go through Bakole if it's not Zhang to be in the conversation.

As of now, it's likely that it is Bakole who "goes through" AJ if they ever fight.

With yesterday's beating, the curtain went definitively down on Joshua's career.

[tokon]

1) Because the mandatory isn't due. He can fight who he wants.
2) The rematch is nothing to do with the IBF. It's Dubois's decision to give someone a rematch clause when he negotiated his voluntary defence.

Ok, understand, I didn't think that one through very well! Thanks.

[IronDanHamza]

Why did aj own a rematch clause here? He was the challenger!!!

Because he was the A Side.

[tokon]

A rematch is nonsense even though it's a contractual requirement.
It's not as if Dubois took a title from a champ who - as is the custom - gets a second chance as a nod to the (supposed) significance of a title.
And Joshua had no title yesterday to defend.
Joshua should have to earn his way back by beating at least one of the other top guys.
I'd much prefer to see Joshua vs Zhang over a Fury, Parker, or Usyk matchup.

EDIT: Actually, Joshua should have to go through Bakole if it's not Zhang to be in the conversation.

Hearn isn't letting either Zhang or Bakole anywhere gear Joshua.
If him and Joshua want to milk any more money before retirement they'd be better going to see Wilder imo. A rematch with Dubois would be a mistake; both guys know what they can do so Joshua will be even more stiff and nervous.

[Left Hook Louie]

As of now, it's likely that it is Bakole who "goes through" AJ if they ever fight.

With yesterday's beating, the curtain went definitively down on Joshua's career.

Well, yeah.
Semantic nuances aside, Bakole's standing as a legit threat, in my opinion, is greater than that of a horribly diminished Joshua.

[deathofaclown]

Why did aj own a rematch clause here? He was the challenger!!!

They don't call them ReMatchroom for nothing

[Left Hook Louie]

Hearn isn't letting either Zhang or Bakole anywhere gear Joshua.
If him and Joshua want to milk any more money before retirement they'd be better going to see Wilder imo. A rematch with Dubois would be a mistake; both guys know what they can do so Joshua will be even more stiff and nervous.

Yeah, if milking mo' money for the least risk is the motivation, a shot Wilder vs a shot Joshua makes more sense.
If a legit try for greatness is the motivation, he's gotta aim for the top guys. We all know that.

[deathofaclown]

As of now, it's likely that it is Bakole who "goes through" AJ if they ever fight.

With yesterday's beating, the curtain went definitively down on Joshua's career.

I don't even think Bakole is that good but I'd pick him over AJ right now.

The only truly top level fighters in the division are Usyk and Fury. Usyk got the win but both showed very high level stuff in the fight at times.

There's Usyk and a focused Fury, then the rest are quite a bit behind them in terms of quality.

[Haka]

This gravy train still ongoing after being derailed in 2019 ?

[Clegg]

Hearn said that if Fury loses to Usyk, AJ might target Fury next instead. 2 guys coming off a loss, not as big as it could've been, but still would be entertaining and a lot better than this pointless rematch.