Barry Hearn reveals that Anthony Joshua is once again eyeing the undisputed heavyweight champion title.
The upcoming match for Watford’s powerhouse is against Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on September 21st. Meanwhile, on December 21st, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be contending for the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles.
If successful against ‘Triple D’, Joshua is anticipated to face the winner of Usyk vs Fury 2 for a shot at all the championship belts.
Fans of British boxing are eager for Fury to seek redemption and potentially set the stage for a much-awaited showdown with AJ.
Yet, Joshua is equally driven by the prospect of a trilogy bout with Usyk, having suffered defeats in their encounters in 2021 and 2022.
According to Hearn Sr’s statement to Sky Sports, “He wants to defeat Usyk because in their first fight, he came up short. Despite regrouping, learning, and studying, he still fell short in the second bout, leading to his disappointment.”
The quest for victory and legacy remains the driving force for Joshua, transcending financial gains.
Even if Fury loses the rematch, the possibility of a Joshua vs Fury match persists as an enticing prospect for early 2025.
Barry Hearn emphasized their commitment to delivering the Joshua vs Fury battle, considering it a responsibility they cannot evade. Personal projection leans towards Usyk triumphing in a potential rematch with Fury.
The scenario is envisaged to ease the matchmaking process if Fury emerges victorious, as Joshua holding the IBF belt sets the stage for a unification fight.