Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua’s upcoming battle is a litmus test for the longevity of his career

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua’s next fight in November or December will reveal how much he has physically left in his career. Hearn expects former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) to fight someone “Dangerous” In the top 15.

AJ’s Skills: Power, Boxing is still at the top

Joshua’s boxing skills are as good as ever, and his strength is top notch. He certainly has the ability to continue fighting until his 40s. Klitschko style style He used it to defeat Andy Lewis in his 2019 rematch.

For that fight, Joshua revamped his fighting style and jabs, holds and moves to avoid punching from Lewis. It worked out when Anthony won a unanimous 12-round decision.

The 35-year-old AJ suffered a brutal fifth knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in London last September. The way Joshua was beaten in that fight raises doubts about his ability to take hard punches without being knocked out.

“If he doesn’t look good in training camp, if his sparring isn’t going well, if he joined the fight in November. Let’s do this. IFL TV About Anthony Joshua.

Deontay Wilder is mentioned as Joshua’s potential opponent if Tyson Fury does not come out of retirement. Using former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder is a good option for Joshua to build confidence. For this fight, if he wants to not be knocked out by a “bronze bomber”, he has to chock it in the box. It would be a good fight for AJ to return to Klitschko style.

Next battle: Selected dangerous opponent

“There’s no dangerous person in the top 15, so he’ll be fighting dangerous people so you’ll find what he left for November or December very quickly,” Hahn said.

Anthony fans believe he is the same vintage version that he became professional in 2013. They blame his trainer Ben Davis’ DuBois for his defeat and tell him to “roll the dice” heading into the fifth round. It was quirky advice as Joshua was doing Boxing Daniel well, as Joshua seemed to be heading towards victory with a jab.