ANTHONY JOSHUA already has a “frontrunner” in contention for his next fight.
AJ is set to take the rest of the year off following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, with a return eyed for February or March.
Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn pictured in Abu Dhabi
Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora ahead of their trilogy fight
Promoter Eddie Hearn has drawn up a list of candidates to potentially welcome Joshua, 33, back to the ring.
And either Dillian Whyte, 34, or Jermaine Franklin, 29, who fight on November 26, lead that list.
Hearn told Fight Hub TV: “I think Otto Wallin is a very fair fight for Joshua to come back to.
“A lot of these guys price themselves out. Filip Hrgovic is a great fight. He’s IBF mandatory.
“I think the winner of Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin is a very, very good frontrunner for the next one.”
Joshua was in line to make a quick return to the ring after shock talks to fight Tyson Fury on December 3 for the WBC title.
Fury, 34, had initially called out Usyk, 35, for a unification but the Ukrainian ruled himself out until next year.
So Hearn believes the Gypsy King took the opportunity to challenge a beaten-and-bruised AJ while expecting no answer back.
Although Joshua did verbally accept the challenge – only for talks to collapse after a deal was not struck within Fury’s timeframe.
Hearn said: “He got his bluff called, and he accepted it, and he just sort of lost faith a little bit with boxing because he really wanted to fight Tyson Fury.”
Fury has now signed to fight Derek Chisora, 38, to complete their trilogy after his pair of one-sided wins in 2011 and 2014.
And it leaves Joshua to go back to the drawing board ahead of his comeback bout next year.
Hearn added: “I think that’s the main reason that he didn’t fight this year because it sort of messed up his mojo and made him think, ‘What are these people doing?
“They say they want to fight me. Now I’ve got a deadline. Chisora gets another month for the deal, and I had to sign it then.
“That’s why you’re going to fight maybe at the end of February but probably March.
“We were going through opponents tonight, and I think he’s going to have the rest of the year off probably and start camp at the beginning of January.”
Anthony Joshua is set to return in early 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport that involves two people who try to knock each other out by hitting them in the head and face. Boxing is about hitting an opponent as hard possible, without inflicting any injuries. This can only happen if both boxers are able to throw heavy punches. They must also have good hand-eye coordination.
How to throw your jab.
To throw a jab, simply follow this simple step-by-step guide:
- With both feet, move forward
- Move your arm to the top of your shoulder.
- Your target is at your feet.
- After hitting your target, raise your arm upwards.
- Repeat steps 1 to 4.
How do beginner boxers train?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence, but it was only recently that boxing became popular again. Boxing is a sport that involves two fighters fighting each other in a boxing ring. They punch each other until one of them falls.
Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can watch some boxing matches on YouTube to feel how it feels hitting someone. After you have decided if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
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How To
How to learn how to box for fitness
How to Learn to Box For Exercise
You learn boxing to increase your physical fitness and self-confidence. Boxing is the most well-known sport in the world. It requires speed, strength, agility, stamina and coordination.
Boxing is a great way of getting fit and feeling good about yourself. It will be a fun activity that you will want to do again and again.
There are many boxing training options. You can choose to train in a gym or at home. Others require that you go to a health club. Online courses are available that you can access anywhere in the world.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. The best programs will include exercises that help build muscle mass and flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, enhance well-being, as well as increase overall wellbeing.
Consider whether you prefer a beginner or advanced course. Basic techniques and drills are taught in beginner’s programs. These include shadowboxing and sparring, mittwork, and punching combinations. Advanced programs offer more variety and more complex movements.
A beginner’s program typically lasts eight weeks and costs less $100. They don’t offer any advice on nutrition, weight loss or injury prevention.
Advanced programs typically last six months and cost around $300. These programs often include nutrition advice, stretching routines and warm-up exercises. They also provide instruction on proper technique. Some programs include resistance training such as lifting weights and aerobic conditioning such as running.
