Anthony Joshua is facing pressure to take a comeback fight against Filip Hrgovic before finalizing his future plans. Initial plans for a rematch with Daniel Dubois fell through, and while Joshua expressed interest in a 2025 bout with Tyson Fury, Fury's retirement announcement adds another layer to the situation. Experts suggest Hrgovic or Martin Bakole as potential opponents for Joshua to gauge his current standing in the heavyweight division.
Anthony Joshua has been urged to take a comeback fight against Filip Hrgovic before deciding his next moves.He was first expected to rematch Dubois but those plans were shelved after it was suggested he would not be ready for the targeted February date.
"If he is here for the next two or three years then you do the rebuild, but I think he is only here for 12 months. "I think Hrgovic will look at the Dubois fights and think he can win. I think it's a closer fight than what people think. 'Dynamite' currently holds the IBF belt and Joshua could become a three-time heavyweight champion if he does pursue future redemption.
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