Anthony Joshua’s next opponent? Zhilei Zhang being considered to fight former heavyweight champion | Boxing News

Zhilei Zhang is being considered as a potential opponent for Anthony Joshua’s next fight in March. Joshua was aiming to box Deontay Wilder. But after Joseph Parker upset the American last month, Joshua was left looking for alternative opponents. Other possible options as well as Zhang reportedly include former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and…

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Anthony Joshua’s focused on Wallin win than heavyweight future

Britain’s Anthony Joshua greets the fans ahead of a weigh-in event, on the eve of his match against Sweden’s Otto Wallin (not pictured), in Riyadh on December 22, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP) Anthony Joshua insisted Friday he was completely focused on beating Otto Wallin rather than worrying what the outcome of the…

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Anthony Joshua’s opponent Robert Helenius returns ‘adverse analytical finding’ in a drug test

Anthony Joshua’s opponent Robert Helenius has returned an ‘adverse analytical finding’ in a drug test. Helenius was a late notice replacement opponent for Joshua after it was revealed that Dillian Whyte had returned ‘adverse analytical findings’ on the weekend before their scheduled fight at The O2 on August 12. But Joshua’s promotional team Matchroom…

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Anthony Joshua’s ‘patient’ performance against Robert Helenius prepares him for Deontay Wilder, says Isaac Chamberlain

Anthony Joshua was unexpectedly extended into the seventh round by Robert Helenius on Saturday, but Isaac Chamberlain believes that performance will prepare Joshua for Deontay Wilder. Chamberlain, who challenges Mikael Lawal for the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles on October 21, live on Sky Sports, has sparred with Deontay Wilder and been in camp with…

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