THE IBF heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has booked in the date and the venue for his next fight. It will be on November 26 at the Manchester Arena.ย Who Anthony Joshua’s next opponent, the second challenger for his world title will be, we donโt yet know. Going off a shortlist of three possibles, mandatory challenger Joseph Parker, former world titlist Bermane Stiverne and European champion Kubat Pulev, we asked the Boxing News readers to vote for whoโd theyโd like to see Joshua take on next.
45% in fact voted for New Zealandโs Joseph Parker as their favoured choice of opponent.
Kubrat Pulev, who has challenged Wladimir Klitschko unsuccessfully in the past (his only loss) brought in 33% of the vote.
The last choice was Bermane Stiverne, whom 22% voted for.
Oddmakers however consider Stiverne the most likely to get the Joshua fight. Here are Betwayโs odds:
Bermane Stiverne | Evs |
Joseph Parker | 2/1 |
Kubrat Pulev | 11/4 |
Betwayโs Alan Alger said: โEddie Hearn has mentioned a possible matchup with Kubrat Pulev for some time but heโs weak in the market to be Anthony Joshuaโs next opponent at 11/4.
โThe betting suggests both Joseph Parker and Bermane Stiverne are more likely propositions, with the latter favourite to secure the bout at evens. Stiverne packs plenty of power and would be a good test for young Joshuaโs chin. Similarly the 37-year-old knows how to absorb a punch and should make for a testing fight.โ