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Eddie Hearn, the promoter of Anthony Joshua, is encouraging the heavyweight champion to participate in two dream fights before retiring from the sport. The highly anticipated bout between Joshua and Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia fell through, but Hearn hopes it can be revisited next year. He envisions Joshua facing Wilder and Tyson Fury as the final two opponents before retiring from boxing.
Setting Up the Ideal Showdowns
Hearn believes that Joshua, who has already had two fights this year, should prioritize momentum and activity in his career. However, he also understands that Joshua desires big fights. The British fighter has expressed a strong desire to face Tyson Fury above all else. Hearn's vision for Joshua's career involves him defeating Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury before retiring.
Joshua's Recent Career
After suffering consecutive points losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua's career was in jeopardy. However, he made a successful comeback this year with two victories, including a knockout win over Robert Helenius. Hearn initially wanted Joshua to face Wilder, but negotiations with Saudi Arabian backers fell through, leading to the possibility of an interim bout before the mega-fight is revisited.
The Future of Joshua's Career
Hearn is optimistic about the future, stating that discussions are underway for potential fights in Las Vegas and the Middle East. He believes that Joshua will have a fight in December or early January and that the long-awaited match against Deontay Wilder is the only fight that matters. Hearn and Joshua's team have been eager to make this fight happen and are willing to accommodate a January, March, or April date.
As Joshua's career moves forward, fans eagerly await the outcome of these negotiations, hoping to witness the champion face off against his toughest rivals before riding off into the sunset.
