Comments Thread For: Joshua's New Opponent To Be Announced Next Week, Says Hearn

[Boksfan]

"Obviously it's a fight in America, so from our point of view, we would like an American challenger really," Hearn told Sky Sports News.

Michael "The Bounty" Hunter! WBA# 11, IBF# 10! Make It Happen!

Hunter is a perfect choice because he was training for other fight anyway so he will be 100% ready.

[kiaba360]

As much as I beat the drum for Ortiz, will be really bummed if he passes on this. I have always felt he was odd man out. Dangerous, few travelling fans, and no belt to offer. If Joshua is offering, don't you have to take it? When is a bigger chance coming your way? You have 6 weeks. Of course you are at a disadvantage, but don't you have to?

He also fought in March, so he shouldn't be too out-of-shape.

Hunter seems like the best option.

[Squ□redCircle34]

I knew it wouldn’t be Ortiz, too soon and too dangerous for AJ who was in training for an orthodox fighter with less skills than King Kong!

Likely it will be Michael Hunter who gave Usyk a real tough fight a couple years back and has since been kicking heavyweights aśśes!

[SchoolTheseCats]

As much as I beat the drum for Ortiz, will be really bummed if he passes on this. I have always felt he was odd man out. Dangerous, few travelling fans, and no belt to offer. If Joshua is offering, don't you have to take it? When is a bigger chance coming your way? You have 6 weeks. Of course you are at a disadvantage, but don't you have to?

He should take it even with disadvantage if offered the fight I can understand turning it down though he don’t want to just go in fight for the pay day like other guys will want on short notice he wants to win and have proper camp for that

[angkag]

David Haye put his hand up so fast he dislocated his shoulder - so he's out.

[Boksfan]

David Haye put his hand up so fast he dislocated his shoulder - so he's out.

Sad but probably true.

[angkag]

I bet at least one of the people Hearn called thought to themselves 'I'm unable to be drug tested right now', and politely declined saying not enough preparation time.

[mawoodhouse]

They need someone like Ortiz to save this show, someone nobody has ever heard of like Hunter will just piss all the fans off and will likely result in alot of refunded tickets.

[Bronx2245]

Hunter is a perfect choice because he was training for other fight anyway so he will be 100% ready.

Exactly! Just pull him off that Usyk vs. Takam card, and problem solved!

[Bmore18]

Needs to be Ortiz or Whyte. Hunter is completely unknown here, might as well get Charr lol. Im an Ortiz fan, and will be really disappointed if he doesnt take the fight if its offered