The WBC have done no favours to Anthony Joshua by placing him at number two in their heavyweight rankings.
I am the first to admit that London's Olympic champion has done well so far, but he is not ready for such a ridiculous elevation after only a dozen bouts, none of them for a meaningful title and mostly against old warhorses who have seen better days.
It is ridiculous for a governing body to rank him so highly at this stage of his career. It makes no sense at all. What would happen if the No.1 contender suddenly lost a fight? Would Josh be pushed into a world title shot? It would be daft.
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I am the first to admit that London's Olympic champion has done well so far, but he is not ready for such a ridiculous elevation after only a dozen bouts, none of them for a meaningful title and mostly against old warhorses who have seen better days.
It is ridiculous for a governing body to rank him so highly at this stage of his career. It makes no sense at all. What would happen if the No.1 contender suddenly lost a fight? Would Josh be pushed into a world title shot? It would be daft.
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