Coach Tony Sims factors out that Anthony Joshua’s latest setback in his loss to Daniel Dubois is an indication of him getting previous, as all fighters do eventually in the event that they keep across the sport.
Matching Fastidiously
Joshua can nonetheless win if matched fastidiously, as his promoter Eddie Hearn had executed for him just lately, till his knockout defeat in opposition to Dubois. AJ has acquired sufficient left to defeat Tyson Fury subsequent and proceed on, however it could require that Hearn match him in opposition to non-punchers.
The 35-year-old Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) suffered his fourth profession defeat, dropping to IBF heavyweight champion Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) by a fifth-round knockout on September twenty first in entrance of a big crowd of 96,000 followers at Wembley Stadium in London.
Joshua had appeared good in his 4 earlier fights in opposition to tune-up opposition, however he was overmatched in opposition to Dubois and was dropped 4 occasions within the combat.
It checked out one level just like the referee was going to cease the competition within the fourth spherical after Joshua was dropped, however he appeared to alter his thoughts when he noticed AJ getting up. Many felt the combat ought to have been waved off.
“He’s had a incredible profession, however everybody will get previous. There’s all the time the kids coming via, and Daniel Dubois was that younger man coming via,” stated Tony Sims to Secondsout, speaking about Anthony Joshua. “There shall be a day when he’s Joshua’s age [34], and another person will come although, and that’s the best way boxing evolves.
“The good champions age, and the younger ones come via. It’s part of historical past that occurs. I imagine that’s what’s occurred. Joshua has had an awesome profession. What he’s executed for our sport is superb. He introduced stadiums, huge stadiums, packing the O2 Arenas out. He introduced boxing to the forefront in Britain.
“It’s a brief profession. One minute, you’re the younger man within the health club, and the subsequent minute, you’re the oldest within the health club, and that’s how fast it goes. That’s what I believed occurred. Everybody strikes on, and it’s Dubois’ time now. At some point, it’ll be one other teen’s time. Perhaps Moses Itauma that it’ll come to the desk when it’s his time. It’s simply age, and that’s what occurs.
Joshua has solely misplaced to those three fighters:
– Andy Ruiz
– Oleksandr Usyk x 2
– Daniel Dubois
It’s not like Joshua has misplaced too many various fighters throughout his profession, and he nonetheless has the facility, velocity, and expertise to proceed successful for an additional decade.
What’s Subsequent For Joshua?
“He’s a really, very rich man, maybe one of many wealthiest which have come from these shores. He don’t should combat, but when he does, he’ll be taking a look at Tyson Fury,” stated Sims.
The promoters are already speaking about Joshua combating Tyson Fury subsequent, and there’s a superb risk that we’ll see that occur. Joshua has chosen to not take a rematch with Daniel Dubois, and he’s not going to danger dealing with Oleksandr Usyk once more after dropping to him twice. There aren’t some other compelling fights for him within the division that followers need to see AJ take aside from Fury.
