Requested about Joshua’s route again to the highest of the heavyweight division, Hearn stated the previous two-time champion stays boxing’s greatest attraction.
“Go combat Tyson Fury after which combat for the world heavyweight championship. It seems to be like there could possibly be 4 new champions. So AJ can stroll into any combat he desires at any time. He’s the most important combat within the division,” stated Hearn to Secondsout. “Guys will suppose they will beat him. So it’s not going to be troublesome to get a shot. However proper now we’re combating Prenga after which combating Tyson Fury.”
Moderately than specializing in rankings or necessary positions, Hearn pointed to Joshua’s drawing energy. Whereas most contenders must earn title photographs by eliminators or necessary standing, Joshua’s identify alone is anticipated to make him a beautiful opponent for any heavyweight champion trying to land the most important payday accessible.
The reshaped heavyweight panorama solely strengthens that place. Agit Kabayel has been elevated to WBC champion following Usyk’s determination to vacate, Daniel Dubois stays the WBO titleholder forward of his deliberate protection in opposition to Fabio Wardley, and the vacant WBA and IBF belts are anticipated to supply two extra champions within the coming months.
Any of these titleholders would probably welcome the prospect to defend in opposition to Joshua, whose world profile stays unmatched amongst lively heavyweights regardless of his latest setbacks.
Hearn additionally acknowledged that if Joshua decides to chase revenge, a rematch with Dubois would in all probability enchantment to him, despite the fact that different championship routes may show much less demanding.
“There shall be simpler possibilities possibly to win a world title, however that’s my job, and finally he’s the boss, and he’s going to do what he desires to do,” stated Hearn about AJ.
Joshua’s fast focus stays unchanged. Prenga comes first in July, adopted by Fury, with the expectation {that a} third heavyweight championship reign could possibly be ready on the opposite aspect.
