Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua pledges to come back ?raring to go? in 2025

[VislorTurlough]

Yep. A few more punches to the head is exactly what he needs.

[ELPacman]

As far as I’m concerned, he has four options, and only one of those is ideal: Dubois rematch, Wilder, Fury, or retirement. He’s too timid and cracked to bother any of the rising contenders without getting shellacked. Saying that, he should probably actually avoid Dubois. Who knows if Fury is blowing smoke or not about coming back, and Wilder, well, that fight’s excitement factor expired a long time ago. The secret, dreaded fifth option outlier? Wash a few soda cans, but who wants to see that?

These are his only options left. Who he's going to face will probably let you know who made the decision between AJ or Hearn. Hearn would love to continue milking AJ for as long as possible and he could probably get away with it, letting AJ fight another stiff. Though if they want to make the absolute most buck before retirement, it has to be any of the 3 mentioned. I also think for AJ's personal peace of mind in the future, if he doesn't want to continue being asked why did the Fury/Wilder fight never happen, he should probably face them to at least end that question. There are some things that he will no doubt regret if he retires without setting things right.

[MulaKO]

Yep. A few more punches to the head is exactly what he needs.

Lmfao

[JuniorTorres720]

Hmm.. I'll watch his next fight. I'm always intrigued when a fighter comes back after a loss. I want to see how they react. I honestly believe that real fighters keep fighting and that's inside and outside the ring. Inside the ring, how much more does Joshua have left? What does he have to prove or what is he trying to prove and to whom? He's financially wealthy. Has had a solid career. So what is motivating him and will that motivation translate into the ring? That's why I will watch his next fight.

[MulaKO]

Funny how every time one of the two ( Wilder or Fury ) make a statement and along comes Slow Eddie and AJ

[Bob]

Anthony Joshua since becoming a World Champion 'Has never really fought back at domestic level. The lowest level fighters he has fought were? Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius, who would be solid wins on any other active heavyweight fighters resume. Jermaine Franklin could be the best American Heavyweight fighter, currently right now. If Jermaine Franklin vs Deontay Wilder was made next, this would arguably be a 50/50 fight'.

Rest assured, if and when Anthony Joshua fights again 'He will not be fighting fighters at the level of Tryell Herdon, he will be entering back in the game at World level. That is the difference really between Anthony Joshua and the two other heavyweight mountains of this era. Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder'.

Note: Anthony Joshua as a competitor does hold himself to a higher standard, and I believe? In this latter part of their careers, those standards will start to show up. Anthony Joshua has proved himself as a World to elite level fighter, many more times than both Fury and Wilder. And that is why when those two fighters suffer loses, they ether retire or drop back down the levels in the game. Contrary to certain narratives, I believe it is Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder who are more shook from their loses than Anthony Joshua'.

I am not sure why you are mentioning Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in your posts 'Fury as tactically retired, in order to avoid fighting Anthony Joshua. And Deontay Wilder has clearly stated he needs more time and work before he challenges a fighter at the level of Anthony Joshua'.

To conclude: Both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder originally fought each other to avoid fighting Anthony Joshua 'And now that this fight is more straight forward, and easier to make than at any point in recent boxing history. Once again it is clear that? Neither of those fighters are game when it comes to Anthony Joshua, stylistically Joshua has always been an extremely difficult fight for them both. So I disagree, Fury and Wilder are not realistic options for Anthony Joshua's imminent comeback fight'.

I like the idea of a fight against Fabio Wardley, Martin Bakole, Efe Ajagba, a rematch vs Joseph Parker or a trilogy fight vs Andy Ruiz Junior III 'All of those fights Anthony Joshua has something to gain from a win, ether from a competitive perspective or on pure heavyweight rankings. And I am sure all of those potential opponents mentioned would relish the opportunity to fight Anthony Joshua, it would pretty much the biggest fight of their careers' etc.

What a loada rose tinted glasses b######s. Name 1 prime elite heavyweight Ajs beaten? Cant cann you.
Aj coming back at world level? Ajs entire resume is full of shot past it 38-41yr olds, cans & prospect Parker upto Dubois.
His entire career has been least risk most reward.

2018 world expecting undesputed, In a sky tv interview with Johnny Nelson Aj told the world "i wont be rushed into the Wilder fight" when asked when he said "19 20 21" Then in a separate interview heard said Wilder Aj 2020 & maybe he'll loose by then.....theyre plan all along backed by the facts & not your fiction. Aj then turned down 50 mill to face wilder all after Wilder accepted Eddie's 14 mill 3rd offer low ball to call they're bluff.
Yes 2019 Wilder walked away from the dazn talks whith dazn admitting they got it wrong.
Fury ducked Aj?? No Aj sent back the Fury contract demanding Aside status & commecial control.

Personally i dislike all 3 & was grateful Usyk came along & saved the division. I can't put up with the likes of your lies.

[letsgochump]

What a loada rose tinted glasses b######s. Name 1 prime elite heavyweight Ajs beaten? Cant cann you.
Aj coming back at world level? Ajs entire resume is full of shot past it 38-41yr olds, cans & prospect Parker upto Dubois.
His entire career has been least risk most reward.

2018 world expecting undesputed, In a sky tv interview with Johnny Nelson Aj told the world "i wont be rushed into the Wilder fight" when asked when he said "19 20 21" Then in a separate interview heard said Wilder Aj 2020 & maybe he'll loose by then.....theyre plan all along backed by the facts & not your fiction. Aj then turned down 50 mill to face wilder all after Wilder accepted Eddie's 14 mill 3rd offer low ball to call they're bluff.
Yes 2019 Wilder walked away from the dazn talks whith dazn admitting they got it wrong.
Fury ducked Aj?? No Aj sent back the Fury contract demanding Aside status & commecial control.

Personally i dislike all 3 & was grateful Usyk came along & saved the division. I can't put up with the likes of your lies.

I bet you can squeal.

[champion4ever]

Yes, he and Deontay Wilder is on a collision course. I could see those two fighting each other sometime late next year.

[PBR Streetgang]

He's a shell of himself. I'd still be intrigued by a fight with either Fury or Wilder. Why not?

[Coverdale]

These are his only options left. Who he's going to face will probably let you know who made the decision between AJ or Hearn. Hearn would love to continue milking AJ for as long as possible and he could probably get away with it, letting AJ fight another stiff. Though if they want to make the absolute most buck before retirement, it has to be any of the 3 mentioned. I also think for AJ's personal peace of mind in the future, if he doesn't want to continue being asked why did the Fury/Wilder fight never happen, he should probably face them to at least end that question. There are some things that he will no doubt regret if he retires without setting things right.

This is a myth perpetuated by people who have a problem with particular promoters. Big fights are what makes promoters the most money and are most valuable to the broadcasters. It's the fighters and their teams who slow-walk the big fights more than the promoters.

AJ is 35, he doesn't have time to waste fighting 'stiffs', something he has never really done anyway.