Eddie Hearn reveals how possible it is for Anthony Joshua to face off with Martin Bakole Or Efe Ajagba. He then name three potential opponents for Anthony Joshua’s next fight.
Anthony Joshua hasn’t set foot in the ring since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September. Eddie Hearn has named three potential opponents for Anthony Joshua’s next fight, Tony Yoka, Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba.
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Surgery on a lingering elbow injury has kept AJ sidelined for the last 12 months, but conversations surrounding a return to the ring are now being thrashed out. Joshua’s handlers are fielding offers from Ghana and Nigeria to host his comeback fight.
“The first fight back is not going to be [Tyson] Fury, [Oleksandr] Usyk, [Daniel] Dubois, [Joseph] Parker, or Moses [Itauma].”
“It’s going to be a proper fight, but it is not going to be against the top five.”
Hearn was then asked about Bakole, a man who has repeatedly called for a fight with Joshua.
“Bakole, I would say yes,” Hearn added. “That is not an easy fight.
“You have Ajagba as well, Nigerian, another great fight.
Should Anthony Joshua fight Martin Bakole or Efe Ajagba?
If Joshua’s next fight is staged in Africa, then squaring off with one of the two biggest heavyweight names from the region makes a lot of sense.
Bakole and Ajagba boxed to a majority draw in May and are currently eagerly awaiting their respective next steps.
Efe Ajagba recently pulled out of an IBF final eliminator with Frank Sanchez, meaning he is free to compete against whoever he wishes, while Bakole was back in the gym immediately after his last outing.
