Zhilei Zhang advises that Anthony Joshua keep away from taking a “career-ending rematch” with IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. The 2-time Olympian Zhang says it gained’t be a “good factor” for Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) to tangle with Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) a second time after being destroyed in 5 rounds final month of their combat on September twenty first at Wembley Stadium in London.
Joshua and his staff nonetheless haven’t stated whether or not they’ll take the speedy rematch with the 27-year-old Dubois or wait to face Tyson Fury in 2025 in Riyadh. Zhang says Joshua should determine what he desires to do, however he thinks a greater possibility can be for him to combat Deontay Wilder.
Joshua Can Afford to Take Dangers
AJ is sort of wealthy, with a internet earnings estimated by some to be round $200 million, and that type of wealth permits him to take greater dangers than a fighter with out that security internet would. If Joshua have been poor, he possible wouldn’t contemplate taking the foolhardy transfer of rematching Dubois instantly if he had the prospect to $100 million+ payday combat in opposition to Tyson Fury subsequent yr. However given his large King Midas fortune, Joshua can afford gamble with out fear. If Dubois destroys AJ, he’ll nonetheless have his generational cash.
The 38-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder has misplaced 4 out of his final 5 fights however continues to be a well-liked fighter worldwide. A match between Joshua and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Will would generate a lot curiosity from followers, as each guys are massive punchers however with weak chins. Somebody would get knocked out early.
Preventing Wilder can be a stay-busy combat for Joshua to get him a win to assist generate extra curiosity in a conflict in opposition to Fury in 2025.
“In case you’re going to a rematch like that, I don’t assume it’s an excellent factor. I believe it’s a career-ending rematch if he takes that route,” stated Zhilei Zhang to Secondsout, recommending that Anthony Joshua not take the rematch with IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.
One other loss for Joshua to Dubois gained’t finish his profession as a result of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has already stated that the combat with Fury can nonetheless occur, even when they’re overwhelmed earlier than they meet. With that type of freedom and the cash that AJ has stowed away within the financial institution, he can take the Dubois rematch.
“Additionally, I’ve heard folks say that he has one loss, and Deontay Wilder has one loss lately. So, I believe possibly that’s a combat to place collectively to consider, however I actually don’t know. It’s a query solely he [Joshua] can reply based mostly on his personal expertise,” stated Zhang.
It’s uncertain Joshua will wish to combat Wilder as a result of it will be a nasty look on his half in taking that match. Wilder has misplaced too many instances within the final 4 years for Joshua to achieve something from preventing him apart from cash. There’s no status in preventing Wilder now.
