Anthony Joshua and Matchroom

[Deus]

So let's get this straight...

Somebody that fought for a version of the World Heavyweight title in his 16th fight, fought for a second title in 19th fight and third title in his 21st fight is the most protected heavyweight in history? Are you aware of how ******ed that sounds?!

There's no question that Hearn has kept Joshua away from Wilder at this instance but that does not make Joshua the most protected heavyweight in history.

Wilder did exactly the same thing with Klitschko (his management even acknowledged that he wasn't ready to face him - at a time when he was 10 fights further into his career than Joshua currently is now).

[N/A]

This thread is pretty ******. AJ's had 20 something fights and has already unified three of the four recognized world heavyweight titles. He's nowhere close to being the most protected heavyweight in history. Just because his team wants a little more time before facing Wilder doesn't change the fact that AJ has been moved very quickly and taken on serious challenges.

[Boksfan]

Beyontay and his pathetic protectors

[Chrismart]

Not even remotely close.

[EnglishOxide]

Who else has faced as many top 10/15 contenders as AJ?

If you can't answer then are you saying that every single heavyweight is protected?

[Vinnykin]

this thread can't be serious!

I'm no Joshua fan but he has been fast tracked and fought top opponents faster than most HW's in history.

the ******ity on this forum knows no bounds.

[TheBigLug]

I don't think he was protected to get to where he it, but now he's there, he's become incredibly protected. It's bad for boxing but understandable for their business. I doubt even they could foresee that he would've been doing 90,000 tickets a fight and selling big PPV's against anybody but now he is and they want to protect it and milk it before ******** again.

If you're a dangerous fighter or a genuine threat, Hearn puts about 2 or 3 other fighters in front of you before you can get a fight with AJ.