Why don't Joshua fight Charles Martin for IBF title?

[SkillspayBills]

AJ has only been a pro 4 years. I could totally see his team passing on this one. You don't just want to be a champion you want to stay a champion.

[original zero]

I think it has more to do with a summer date for Joshua rather than the Martin fight itself.

Knowing the IBF they'd force a mandatory straight away which would ruin a chance for a big fight in summer for Joshua.

false. the IBF mandatory just took place and is not due until next year.

[285Kid]

#1 Eddie Hearn won't want to go the IBF way since the IBF don't play games you have to fight your mandatory

#2 Martin is a Al Haymon contract fight so look for him to overpriced his stock

[CraigM]

false. the IBF mandatory just took place and is not due until next year.

I think we all know they won't stick to that lol