Joshua's agent, Eddie Hearn, has all but confirmed Joshua's next opponent after watching the £100 million super-battle between Anthony Joshua and Wilder come to naught, which is Croatian heavy Hrgovic who once defeated Zhang Zhilei, because it means Joshua can play the IBF World Title match.
Joshua and Wild agreed to play two big games worth £100 million next year, provided Joshua beat Walling and Wild beat Parker, and Joshua did it, but Wilder was disappointed. Joshua has won three straight career victories, but he doesn't seem particularly happy because he wants to fight Wilder, the No. 1 heavyweight champion in the United States, who has market appeal and rough skills, and is easier to deal with.
Hearn revealed that Filip Hellgovic is Joshua's new target to compete for the vacant World Title: "We booked Wilder, but he lost tonight. Maybe it's a blessing because Joshua wants to regain his position as a heavyweight world champion. The next match will be against Hrgovic for the World Championship. ”
Fury and Usyk will face off next year in a four-organization match, with the winner taking home four WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF belts, but if they start a rematch clause, the winner is expected to be stripped of the IBF belt and the title will be vacant, as the 31-year-old Hrgovic is the mandatory challenger for the gold. As a result, Hearn wants Joshua and the Croatian giants to compete for the vacant title.
Joshua himself seems to have a crush on Wilder, because Wilder is a box office star who can sell PPVs, has a large audience in the United States, and although the technique is not delicate, it is known for its heavy punches, which is still very distinctive. Joshua didn't forget to comfort Wilder: "He can come back another day to play – I'm sure people still want to see the two of us play." ”