Anthony Joshua must agree next fight 'this week' as Eddie Hearn names potential opponent
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEddie Hearn has revealed a potential opponent for Anthony Joshua as he looks to announce his next fight in the coming days. The former world champion is widely known to be targeting a fight for August as he looks to kick on from his win over Jermaine Franklin in April.
It was an important victory for Joshua and his first training camp under coach Derrick James, following his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
Eddie Hearn has openly spoken about ‘AJ’ targeting a fight with Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia for the end of the year, but admits that the 33-year-old wants another opponent lined up before heading to the Middle East.
The promoter has shared that undefeated German Agit Kabayel (23-0) is a possible alternative after Dillian Whyte turned down an offer from Matchroom. READ: Anthony Joshua's coach promises 'different guy' ahead of next fight announcement “[Agit Kabayel] may be on a long list.
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