Better opponent: Johnson for Joshua, or Molina for Wilder?

[The Hammer]

All things considered, at this point in their respective careers, who is facing the better opponent next, Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder?

Joshua is facing Kevin Johnson in his 13th Pro fight. Anthony is age 25 and has been a pro for 19 months (1 year and 7 months).

Wilder is facing Eric Molina in his 34th pro fight. Deontay is age 29 and has been a pro for 78 months (6 years and 6 months). This is a WBC world title defense.

I think the answer is obvious, but some will disagree. I just want to read people's opinions about this.

[zmm001]

The answer is obvious but that doesn't mean the johnson fight is a good 1. We need Joshua to face someone who tries to win, if matchroom don't want to risk it put him in with someone who doesn't punch hard but atleast put him in with someone who more than throws 5 punches a round.

[The Hammer]

In his 13th fight, Wilder fought age 40 former light heavyweight Dan Sheehan (12-39).

Considering the amount of time Joshua has been a pro, Johnson is a decent opponent. He's obviously very difficult to stop. I remember Johnson offered to fight Wilder a couple of years ago, but Deontay wouldn't fight him.

Molina however is NOT an acceptable opponent for a world title defense.

[-DSG-]

Wilder is a BUM!

[-DSG-]

Bum squad!!!!!!!!!

[The Hammer]

I wonder if Deontay Wilder will step up and fight a real top 25 HW after Molina, or will he hold the WBC HW title hostage?

[slimshandy69]

Joshua v Wilder would be very simple, and it wouldnt end well for wilder...

[SN!PER]

Johnson is literally a punching bag. He only uses his hands to block punches.

[Marcello]

Johnson is a habitual loser, only brought in to lose. At least Molina thinks he has a chance, even if no one does.

[BostonGuy]

It's about equal but I picked Molina. Molina will come into this fight and try to win. With Kevin Johnson, he's not gonna try to win; he's gonna go into his defensive shell and will try to survive the 10 rounds.