Daniel Dubois, Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker are the “front-runners” to be Anthony Joshua’s next opponent

THE next opponent for Anthony Joshua might be introduced at a press convention on Tuesday, June 26.

His promoter Eddie Hearn spoke to Boxing News yesterday at the Johnny Fisher-Alen Babic launch press convention and revealed the next foe for ‘AJ’ is probably going to come from one in all three names.

“I’ve seen [Zhilei] Zhang on the list, [Joseph] Parker on the list, [Daniel] Dubois’ obviously on the list,” Hearn mentioned.

“The aim for AJ is to recapture the heavyweight title so if there’s an opportunity to fight for the IBF title then Daniel Dubois would definitely be a front-runner for that fight.”

Dubois put himself right into a wholesome place final weekend together with his stoppage win over the beforehand unbeaten Filip Hrgovic. The Croat went into the struggle confidently however realizing that ought to he lose then his place as IBF necessary challenger would be gone. Dubois now should wait on what the governing physique select to do over Oleksandr Usyk. The undisputed heavyweight champion has requested their title be on the line in his rematch with Tyson Fury on December 21. Should that not be granted then ‘Dynamite’ Dubois would struggle for a vacant title or be elevated from interim champion to full champion standing.

Despite not keen to slim it down to a “list” of names Hearn confirmed that Dubois, Zhang and Parker are “definitely the front-runners.”

“Daniel’s becoming a dangerous fighter,” Hearn added after watching the Brit beat his man Hrgovic in the Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5 vs. 5 occasion.

“That was a massive win, took some big shots, kept coming and broke his will really. I know it was stopped on cuts but he looked like he was on his way to stopping him legitimately.”

Zhang thrust himself again into the heavyweight image together with his stoppage win over Deontay Wilder whereas Joseph Parker holds wins over each males. The rejuvenated New Zealander has fought Joshua earlier than, nevertheless, and has made some noise in latest months a few second try at making an attempt to beat the former unified champion having misplaced to him in March 2018 on factors.