Anthony Joshua is currently riding a wave of success with three impressive KO wins in a row, putting him back near the top of the heavyweight division in boxing. His strong relationship with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the general entertainment authority, has also helped boost his standing in the sport. Alalshikh recently posted a picture with Joshua, hinting at future possibilities depending on the outcome of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury fight. While there are talks of a potential fight between Joshua and the winner of that bout taking place in Saudi Arabia, there are also reports of a potential event at Wembley Stadium in London with Joshua as the headliner.
The planned event in London could potentially feature a fight between Joshua and Fury, which would be one of the biggest heavyweight matches ever seen in London and globally. However, given the rematch clause between Joshua and Fury, there is a possibility that Joshua may need to face another opponent before a rematch with either Fury or Usyk. The Saudis have another major boxing card scheduled on June 1, featuring Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev fighting for the undisputed light heavyweight title. On the undercard, there are two critical heavyweight fights, including Deontay Wilder facing Zhilei Zhang, and Daniel DuBois against Filip Hrgovic. Any of these fighters could potentially be Joshua’s next opponent.
Wilder was originally set to fight Joshua this year but lost a fight to Joseph Parker, delaying their scheduled clash. Zhang, on the other hand, suffered a loss to Parker earlier this year after a previous impressive KO win. Both Wilder and Zhang have the potential to set themselves up as contenders for a fight with Joshua if they can secure victories in their upcoming matches. The DuBois-Hrgovic fight is also expected to be for the vacant IBF title, which would position the winner for a potential fight with Joshua in the future. Hrgovic believes that if Fury wins, he will likely prioritize a fight with Joshua over a rematch with Usyk, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown between two of boxing’s biggest stars.
While the specifics of Joshua’s next fight are still uncertain, he remains in a strong position with numerous potential opponents and title opportunities on the horizon. With his recent string of victories and powerful relationships in place, including his connection with Alalshikh in Saudi Arabia, Joshua is poised for continued success in the competitive world of heavyweight boxing. Whether he faces the winner of the Usyk-Fury fight, one of the contenders from the June 1 card, or another top opponent, Joshua’s future in the sport looks bright as he continues to solidify his status as one of the top fighters in the division.
