Anthony Joshua’s highly anticipated fight against either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk may not materialize next, as disclosed by his close friend Derek Chisora.
Instead, Joshua is set to headline a Wembley Stadium event later this year, facing the winner of Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic.
Chisora revealed the plan, stating that Joshua’s next bout will likely be against the victor of the Dubois-Hrgovic clash, with the event promising to be a thrilling spectacle for boxing fans.
While a fight between Dubois and Hrgovic is anticipated to feature on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol’s undisputed showdown in Saudi Arabia, it could potentially vie for the IBF world title should the organization mandate Fury or Usyk to face their mandatory challenger Hrgovic.
Additionally, rumors suggest another heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang might also occur on the same card, adding further excitement to the boxing calendar.
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, believes that if Fury emerges victorious against Usyk, a showdown between Fury and Joshua could be on the horizon, bypassing the need for a Usyk rematch. However, Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, insists on honoring the two-fight undisputed deal, possibly delaying a potential Fury-Joshua bout until March.
Despite Hearn’s assertion that Joshua is now the best heavyweight in the world following his impressive victory over Francis Ngannou, Fury reminded everyone of Usyk’s dominance over Joshua in their previous encounters. Amidst the speculation, the boxing world eagerly awaits the unfolding drama and the eventual crowning of the undisputed heavyweight champion.
