Anthony Joshua has his sights set on his next fight and has revealed that he has four opponents in mind. However, fans hoping for a showdown with Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk might be disappointed as they are not on the list.
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Anthony Joshua celebrates knocking out Francis Ngannou
After his impressive second-round knockout of ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, Joshua is looking ahead to his next challenge in the heavyweight division.
With Fury set to face Usyk in an undisputed showdown on May 18, it seems unlikely that Joshua will be facing either of them anytime soon due to their contracted immediate rematch.
Instead of waiting around, Joshua is eyeing a summer return to the ring, possibly in June or July. The winner of the Fury-Usyk fight could face issues with the IBF title, opening up an opportunity for Joshua to challenge interim champion Filip Hrgovic.
Joshua seems eager for the potential bout, stating, "Let’s go!"
Initially set to face Deontay Wilder, Joshua had to shift gears after Wilder's defeat to Joseph Parker. With Parker and Zhilei Zhang also in the mix, Joshua has a variety of options for his next opponent.
So, fans might see Joshua facing off against Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, Joseph Parker, or Filip Hrgovic in his upcoming fight. The excitement continues in the heavyweight division as Joshua keeps his options open.
