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      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin LIVE RESULT: Eddie Hearn teases fans with AJ’s next opponent after Wilder’s loss – latest

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      BRITISH mogul Anthony Joshua put on a masterclass that forced Otto Wallin’s corner to pull the Swede out after five dominant rounds in Riyadh.However there was a big shock in the co-main, with Deontay Wilder BLOWING the prospect of his AJ fight after being battered to defeat by Joseph Parker.
      And it could mean a new opponent will be lined up for Anthony Joshua which Eddie Hearn has all but confirmed.
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      ‘Mental boost for Joshua’
      Anthony Joshua’s decisive victory over Otto Wallin could be as good for his mental state as it is proof of his brilliant physical condition.
      That’s the verdict of fellow British ex-world champ Lennox Lewis.
      He said: “I think it does good for his mental state.
      “Everybody saying he’s back, but there’s still a long road ahead, and some hard fighters.”
      ‘I’d rip Wilder apart’ – AJ
      Anthony Joshua predicts Deontay Wilder will return but warned him: “I’d rip you apart.”
      AJ’s five-round win contrasted with Wilder’s plodding points loss on the same Saudi bill.
      That seemingly wrecked plans for the Brit to meet the American next year.
      But after dispatching Otto Wallin, Joshua said: “I heard Deontay lost, so what? He will come back.
      “Everything Deontay said about me, I could rip him apart right now but I’m going to take the high ground and I hope he comes back.
      “You can do anything, just don’t give up, if he wants he can come back and fight another day.”
      Joshua to assess March date
      Anthony Joshua’s next fight date is up in the air after he put himself in a “wonderful position” with victory over Otto Wallin.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Does he want to fight in March? We’ll speak to [trainer] Ben [Davison], I know he’ll want to stay active I think.”
      “I think he’s in a wonderful position. I think that was a statement to say he’s the man, he’s the man to watch in 2024.”
      ‘No way Fury could beat AJ’
      Eddie Hearn claims Anthony Joshua is now back on top of the world and would definitely beat Tyson Fury.
      AJ’s promoter Hearn said: “There is absolutely no way Tyson Fury beats Anthony Joshua, no way! No way!
      “But let’s get behind Fury to beat Usyk and let’s get that fight made. That is the biggest fight of all time, in the history of the sport.”
      Lennox claims AJ needs Fury or Zhang next
      Heavyweight legend Lennox Lewis claims Anthony Joshua must fight Tyson Fury or Zhilei Zhang next to prove he’s truly back.
      Lewis believes Otto Wallin was so poor that it was difficult to tell if AJ’s third straight win was an improvement.
      The two-time champ told TNT Sports: “I couldn’t really judge with this fight if he’s back or not.
      “He definitely looked good. He did what he was supposed to do, go out there and take out a guy you’ve taken out in fights before.
      “The guy didn’t have any definition in his body. I don’t know if he worked hard or if he was in training camp or whatever, and I didn’t see him throwing any punches that actually connected, because AJ looked good after the fight, like a movie star, like he wasn’t even in a fight.
      “I think it does good for his mental state, everybody saying he’s back, but there’s still a long road ahead, and some hard fighters.’
      “He’s still got to go up against Tyson Fury – if that fight’s going to be made. I think that’s going to be a great fight for him.
      “Zhang from China would be a great fight for him as well. There’s a couple of guys out there still wandering around.”
      Fans hail ‘bully’ AJ
      Boxing fans praised Anthony Joshua online after his “bullying” victory over Otto Wallin surpassed expectations.
      One said: “This is not a balanced fight. More like oppression.”
      Another posted: “Well done AJ. Hope you’re proud.”
      And a third joked: “This ain’t a boxing match, this is bullying.”
      But some viewers claimed Deontay Wilder’s conqueror Joseph Parker would trouble the British heavyweight.
      One pleaded: “Joshua please fight guys who have steel hands not paper.”
      And another argued Parker would “eat him” – perhaps because a few fight-lovers insisted Joshua was “slow”.
      Wilder claims he has a ‘little bit left’
      Beaten Deontay Wilder doesn’t appear to have written off a shot at Anthony Joshua – at some stage.
      Joseph Parker tore up the script with a dominant win over the American big-hitter – while AJ stuck to it with a powerful demolition of Otto Wallin.
      Wilder seemed to admit all the talk beforehand of fighting Joshua was a distraction.
      He said: “It was a lot of talk about a lot of things.
      “We make no excuses. We’ll be back for sure. We have a little bit left.”
      Joshua posts victory message
      Anthony Joshua looked imperious as he toasted and posted victory.
      The Brit shared tow awes-inspiring snaps from the ring on social media.
      And he added the words: “All praise to the most high.”

      AJ salutes Ruiz
      Anthony Joshua didn’t forget his low point of his career after achieving the highest level of his comeback.
      After dispatching Otto Wallin for a third straight comeback victory, AJ spotted Andy Ruiz Jr and beckoned him over for a fist-pump and a glove-shake.
      Ruiz was a 25-1 outsider when he dethroned Joshua in 2019 before the Brit won the re-match.
      Now AJ believes he is on the brink of topping the world once again.

      Wilder loss may be ‘blessing’ for Joshua
      Eddie Hearn claims Deontay Wilder’s shock loss to Joseph Parker could be a “blessing” for Anthony Joshua.
      AJ was set to meet Wilder – but now Croat Filip Hrgovic will probably be his next opponent.
      Following Joshua’s outstanding win over Otto Wallin, promoter Hearn suggested the Brit’s bid to become a triple world champ could now be boosted.
      He said: “It was a tough decision between the championship and Deontay Wilder
      “We signed for Wilder, he lost. But maybe it’s a blessing because he wants to become a three-time heavyweight world champion.
      “Now it’s gonna be AJ vs Hrgovic for the world title.”
      AJ desperate to fight Fury next
      Anthony Joshua would “100%” to meet Tyson Fury next – but Filip Hrgovic is now the man most likely.
      Hrgovic would step in if, as predicted, either Fury or Oleksandr Usyk vacate the IBF title before the second contest of their two-fight deal.
      And asked who he wants to take on next, AJ said: “100% Tyson Fury but I’m not dodging Hrgovic, I’ll fight Hrgovic as well.”
      AJ hails ‘lightbulb’ link-up with new trainer
      Anthony Joshua says he’s switched his career back on after a “lightbulb” link-up with new trainer Ben Davison.
      AJ believes his fifth trainer in two year has helped transform him, leading to the third and by far the best of his three straight wins.
      Joshua dominated in a five-round triumph against Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia yesterday.
      Davison used to train AJ’s British heavyweight rival Tyson Fury.
      And Joshua said: “He’s a scholar of the game and when we spoke, he saw what I have been trying to achieve in the business.
      “And you know when someone understands you and the lightbulb comes on and you just finally get it? That was it.
      “He hasn’t tried to change me. He is still trying to push me towards what I’m trying to achieve but he’s done it in a way where, because he knows boxing, he knows what I’m trying to do and he knows how to get it out of me.
      “You would have to ask him because he’s quite articulate and he will give away quite a lot. But he switched a lightbulb on in this training camp.”
      Joshua ‘now unbeatable’
      Eddie Hearn reckons Anthony Joshua showed he is now “unbeatable” after completing his rehabilitation.
      AJ’s promoter hailed the heavyweight’s third win of the year as proof the 34-year-old is better than ever.
      He said: “It was a punch-perfect performance.
      “He dispatched him. It was a stunning performance, in this mindset and this team, I think he’s unbeatable.”
      Hearn added: “He’s back, he’s destroying people in sparring. I believe he’s the best heavyweight in the world.”
      Francis fancies Wilder clash too!
      Francis Ngannou enjoyed Deontay Wilder’s defeat to Joseph Parker and teased a fight with the loser.
      The former UFC champion made a crossover to boxing when he faced Tyson Fury in October.

      Ngannou, 37, narrowly lost that clash but after watching Wilder struggle against Parker he fancies his chances against the big hitter.
      Wilder lost via unanimous decision with the judges scoring the contest 120-108, 118-11 and 118-110 in the Kiwi’s favour.
      Ngannou took to X to mock Wilder, saying: “Licking my lips after watching this fight.”
      The Cameroonian heavyweight is rumoured to have held talks with Wilder’s camp over a potential mixed rules fight.
      After leaving the UFC Ngannou signed for the Professional Fighters League, whose CEO Peter Murray named Wilder as a future opponent.
      He said: “Absolutely, ongoing. I’m going to see Deontay [Wilder] next week and we want the four-ounce gloves on him with Francis in the cage.”

      Ngannou hints at AJ fight bid
      Francis Ngannou appears to fancy a shot at Anthony Joshua.
      The UFC legend, 37, was controversially denied victory over Tyson Fury when losing his boxing debut on points in October.
      And he saw Joshua surprise many too – with the style of his five-round victory over Otto Wallin.
      Ngannou posted: “Great performance tonight AJ” – adding the hashtag #NgannouJoshua plus a thoughtful emoji face.

      ‘He was s***’
      Derek Chisora, 2023.
      Never one to mince his words, Derek Chisora has given his verdict on Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller last night.
      He also spoke about his next fight, and not wanting to take on boxers with good records on paper but struggle against ‘real fighters’ such as Miller and Arslanbek Makhmudov.
      He told IFL TV: “Jarrell Miller didn’t have a jab at all. He wasn’t jabbing, just walking forward. Daniel realised he had to dig deep, and he went all out — that was beautiful to watch.”
      Asked if he fancies a fight against Big Baby Miller, he said: “No. I don’t want that. Daniel already beat him, I want someone who is amazing. I want there to be a fear factor when I walk in the ring.
      “I want to be nervous and train harder. Baby Miller hasn’t fought a boxer, he’s knocked out taxi drivers and he’s knocked out nobodies.
      “He’s a good salesman, but when they fight a real fighter, they find it hard.
      “It’s the same as the Russian [Arslanbek Makhmudov]. Agit Kabayel was amazing but the Russian was s****. He was s****. He got spanked.”
      Usyk revenge?
      Anthony Joshua’s trainer Ben Davison has touted Oleksandr Usyk as his preferred opponent. He’s confident that AJ can avenge his defeats in style.
      Davison told IFL TV: “AJ executed. He was professional, well prepared.
      “He was very professional to work alongside, very enjoyable and I’m pleased that he got the fruits of his labour.
      Asked if he was going to be AJ’s trainer going forward, he responded: “Every fight is fight-by-fight with any fighter, so we’ll have to see.”
      On Joshua’s next opponent, Davison said: “Just off emotion, I told him that we would like to put the Oleksandr Usyk fight right for him.
      “I’m very confident that we could help him do that.”
      Credit: getty
      ‘It’s been a pleasure’
      I mentioned earlier that I thought Deontay Wilder had hinted at retirement after his loss to Joseph Parker. See what you think.
      He said: “We have a little bit more left. I’ve done a great job with managing my money and investing. I’m a happy fighter. I’ll be back soon and if not, it’s been a pleasure.
      “I’ve found a lot of peace and happiness in my life.
      “I’ve been wearing this smile all week long. I’m blessed. I gave it all I’ve got. You can’t quit or give up, you must keep going.”
      Credit: getty
      Fury next
      Glad someone is thinking with their head! It’s the one we all want, and it’s the one that has to happen. Lennox Lewis agrees,
      But there’s always a catch, and that is providing Tyson beats Oleksandr Usyk in their undisputed battle next year.
      “He’s still got to go up against Tyson Fury, I think that’s going to be a great fight.”

      ‘Be on notice’
      You heard the man! Eddie Hearn thinks AJ is the best in the world and hints that a title fight is more likely than the battle with Deontay Wilder.
      He said: “AJ is back. I believe this Anthony Joshua is the best in the world. He broke Otto Wallin down. He broke his nose. With this mindset and this team, I think he’s unbeatable.
      “It’s a tough decision between the championship and Deontay Wilder. We signed for Wilder but he lost tonight. I’m so happy to see him smiling. Every heavyweight should be on notice. He’s back.”
      Credit: GETTY
      Fighter of the night?
      Oh now that’s a tough call.
      It’s got to be between Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Joseph Parker or Agit Kabayel.
      Parker took on the most dangerous opponent and completely nullified his biggest threat, although perhaps Deontay Wilder wasn’t at his best.
      Kabayel caused the biggest upset of the night with the bookmakers, winning at around 6/1. He totally outboxed Arslanbek Makhmudov.
      Daniel Dubois got the nod from Frank Warren when asked this question, but I doubt you’ll find that too surprising.
      But it was just great to see the return of AJ. Back to his ruthless best.
      Credit: getty
      Would AJ have retired if he’d lost to Otto Wallin?
      Anthony Joshua says theres no chance he would have retired if he’d lost to Otto Wallin, following emphatic victory in Saudi Arabia
      How it unfolded
      That was a pretty special night. Here’s the results from the main card

      Anthony Joshua def. Otto Wallin via fifth-round KO.
      Joseph Parker def. Deontay Wilder via unanimous decision.
      Dmitry Bivol def. Lyndon Arthur via unanimous decision.
      Daniel Dubois def. Jarrell Miller via 10th-round TKO.
      Agit Kabayel def. Arslanbek Makhmudov via fourth-round TKO.
      Jai Opetaia def. Ellis Zorro via first-round KO.
      Filip Hrgovic def. Mark De Mori via first-round TKO.
      Frank Sanchez def. Junior Fa via seventh-round TKO.

      ‘This guy is about championships’
      Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn, speaking to TNT Sports: “I believe this Anthony Joshua is the best heavyweight in the world. That was a punch-perfect performance tonight. A stunning performance. One that says he is back. With this mindset in this team, I think he is unbeatable. 2024 will be massive for him.
      “It was a tough decision between the championship and Wilder. We signed for Wilder, he lost tonight, that’s OK, it happens in boxing. Maybe it is a blessing because this guy is about championships. He wants to become a three-time heavyweight world champion. It will be Filip Hrgovic against AJ for the world title.
      “I am so happy to see him smiling and performing so well. He is a dangerous man when he is in that kind of mood. 2024 is going to be very interesting, every heavyweight should be on notice – he is back.”
      Credit: GETTY
      ‘I could rip him apart right now’
      Rip him apart verbally, of course. Although…
      Anyway, here’s what Anthony Joshua had to say after tonight’s encounter.
      Speaking to DAZN, AJ said: “I can’t rate my performance. Ben Davison, my performance team, I’ll leave it up to them.
      “Tonight was just another fight. I respect Otto. Not so much a throwback fight, just another day in the office. Victory by any means. Like Otto, you want to do whatever it takes to be victorious. That’s all I want to be.”
      Asked about Wilder’s loss, he added: “I wasn’t watching. I just focused on myself. I know how important it was for me. I heard that Deontay lost. So what? He’ll be back. Deontay, everything that he said about me, I could rip him apart right now, but I’m going to take the higher ground.”
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      Francis Ngannou gives hilarious response after Deontay Wilder’s shock loss to Joseph Parker with crossover fight teased

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU enjoyed Deontay Wilder’s defeat to Joseph Parker and teased a fight with the American.The former UFC champion made a crossover to boxing when he faced Tyson Fury in October.
      Francis Ngannou hinted at a potential fight with Deontay WilderCredit: PA
      The former UFC champion enjoyed Wilder’s loss to Joseph ParkerCredit: Reuters
      Ngannou, 37, narrowly lost that clash but after watching Wilder struggle against Parker he fancies his chances against the big hitter.
      Wilder lost via unanimous decision with the judges scoring the contest 120-108, 118-11 and 118-110 in the Kiwi’s favour.
      Ngannou took to X to mock Wilder, saying: “Licking my lips after watching this fight.”
      The Cameroonian heavyweight is rumoured to have held talks with Wilder’s camp over a potential mixed rules fight.
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      After leaving the UFC Ngannou signed for the Professional Fighters League, whose CEO Peter Murray named Wilder as a future opponent.
      He said: “Absolutely, ongoing. I’m going to see Deontay [Wilder] next week and we want the four-ounce gloves on him with Francis in the cage.”
      Wilder, 38, previously called for a two-fight deal with Ngannou to meet in the ring and cage.
      But Murray has teased that a mixed-rules bout could be agreed in a bid to level up the playing field, a hybrid never before seen.
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      However Wilder hinted he could retire following his defeat to Parker, with the former world champion suggesting he has earned enough money from the sport.
      Wilder said: “We’ll see what happens, we still have a little bit left, but I did a great job managing my money. I’m a happy fighter.
      “I’ll be back, and if not, then it’s been a pleasure. I don’t know [if I still have the same fire I used to], a lot has calmed me down.
      “I’ve been wearing this smile all week long and I’m still going to wear it. Nothing can stop me on that.” More

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      Medics tend to battered Otto Wallin as Swede suffers suspected broken nose after brutal Anthony Joshua loss

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      OTTO WALLIN was left with a suspected broken nose after his brutal defeat to Anthony Joshua.AJ produced a brilliant performance despite seeing his highly-anticipated £100m superfight with Deontay Wilder go up in smoke minutes before his own bout.
      Otto Wallin receives medical treatment after his defeat to Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      He was rocked by a huge left before his corner pulled him out at the end of the fifthCredit: AFP
      Swedish star Wallin is believed to have suffered a broken noseCredit: Getty
      AJ completely dominated throughout the heavyweight battle in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      The Brit dominated throughout against the Swede before Wallin’s corner pulled him out at the end of the fifth round.
      Joshua had rocked Wallin with a ferocious right hand that was followed by a left hook as his opponent’s nose appeared to have burst.
      Blood began pouring out of what appeared to be a cut on it, and it is widely-believed that the 33-year-old’s nose was broken.
      Medics were then spotted trying to treat the defeated fighter’s face after AJ’s hand had been raised, with another large cut appearing under Wallin’s swollen right eye.
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      While he was left nursing his wounds, Joshua was also coming to terms with seeing his showdown with Wilder scuppered, which also left fans fuming, after the American’s shock defeat to Joseph Parker in the co-main event.
      The American looked a shadow of his former self and was completely outclassed by the New Zealander, who awarded him a 118-111, 118-110 and 120-108 unanimous decision.
      The Saudi organisers had already pencilled in the Joshua vs Wilder clash for next year – but those plans are now up in the air after the Bronze Bomber’s loss.
      However, AJ still remained upbeat afterwards and refused to rub further salt in his long-term rival’s wounds.
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      He said: “Otto is a true warrior. The corner play a huge role so their fighter can live to fight another day. I’m a gifted fighter and I use my gift. I’m searching for greatness.
      “I wasn’t watching [Wilder]. I just focused on myself. I know how important it was for me.
      “I heard that Deontay lost. So what? He’ll be back.
      “Deontay, everything that he said about me, I could rip him apart right now, but I’m going to take the higher ground.
      “Look at Dubois this evening, you can come back. If he wanted to, he can come back. I’m sure everyone still wants to see that fight.”
      Meanwhile, his promoter Eddie Hearn said that Joshua is most likely going to face Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic for a vacant IBF world title, bidding to become a three-time world champion, instead of Wilder.
      He said: “I believe this Anthony Joshua is the best heavyweight in the world. That was a punch-perfect performance tonight. A stunning performance. One that says he is back.
      “With this mindsight in this team, I think he is unbeatable. 2024 will be massive for him.
      “It was a tough decision between the championship and Wilder. We signed for Wilder, he lost tonight, that’s OK, it happens in boxing.
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      “Maybe it is a blessing because this guy is about championships. He wants to become a three-time heavyweight world champion. It will be Filip Hrgovic against AJ for the world title.
      “I am so happy to see him smiling and performing so well. He is a dangerous man when he is in that kind of mood. 2024 is going to be very interesting, every heavyweight should be on notice – he is back.”
      Joshua won despite seeing his superfight with Wilder go up in smokeCredit: Getty More

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      Fans say ‘he’s back’ and that Anthony Joshua would ‘destroy’ Tyson Fury after doing what Gypsy King couldn’t vs Wallin

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      BOXING fans have proclaimed that Anthony Joshua is back to his best after his emphatic win over Otto Wallin.Joshua, 34, scored a technical knockout win against 33-year-old Wallin after the Swede suffered a suspected broken nose.
      Fans said Anthony Joshua was back after his win over Otto WallinCredit: Reuters
      Wallin went the distance with Tyson Fury when they fought in 2019Credit: Getty
      But during the five rounds of action the fight did see, AJ was comfortably on top.
      And the performance has left fans convinced he could even beat Tyson Fury, who was given a run for his money when he went the distance with Wallin in their 2019 fight.
      Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “That’s the best Anthony Joshua has looked since the Klitschko fight in 2017. He’s so back!”
      A second said: “Anthony Joshua wins the fight round five by a corner stoppage! That was easy for him! He’s back!”
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      A third said: “Tyson Fury went life and death with Otto Wallin. Anthony Joshua beat the living shit out of Otto Wallin for five rounds and made Otto Wallin quit in his corner stool. LEVELS!!!!!”
      Another said: “If OTTO WALLIN gave Fury issues I’m sorry but Joshua and [Oleksansdr] Usyk demolish him.”
      While Joshua will no longer have the chance for a £100million pay day after Deontay Wilder lost to Joseph Parker, promoter Eddie Hearn also believes that AJ is vying to be the best in the world again.
      Speaking after the fight, he said: “He’s back, he’s back.
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      “I believe that this Anthony Joshua is the best heavyweight in the world.
      “In this mindset, with this team, I think he’s unbeatable. 2024 is gonna be a massive year for him.”
      Hearn also all-but-confirmed who Joshua’s next opponent would be.
      He said: “He wants to become a three-time heavyweight world champion. It’s going to be AJ vs Hrgovic for the vacant IBF world title.” More

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      Eddie Hearn all-but confirms Anthony Joshua’s next opponent after £100m Deontay Wilder super-fight is KOd

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      EDDIE HEARN all-but confirmed Anthony Joshua’s next opponent after seeing his £100million super-fight with Deontay Wilder go up in smoke. The pair of former world heavyweight champions returned in separate bouts in Saudi Arabia, in a bid to set up a blockbuster next year.
      Anthony Joshua celebrated a brutal victory over Otto Wallin but he saw a huge payday go up in smokeCredit: Reuters
      Deontay Wilder suffered a shock defeat to Joseph ParkerCredit: Getty
      But, just moments before AJ was set to make his ring walk against Otto Wallin, Wilder slipped to a shock defeat to Joseph Parker.
      It meant the £100m blockbuster between the superstar duo was KOd before the first bell for Joshua’s fight sounded.
      Nevertheless, AJ put the disappointment behind him to celebrate a bittersweet five-round stoppage over Wallin.
      Now, Hearn revealed Filip Hrgovic is their new target in what they hope will be a vacant world title shot.
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      He said: “We signed for Wilder, he lost tonight.
      “Maybe it’s a blessing because AJ wants to become a three-time heavyweight world champion.
      “It’s gonna be AJ vs Hrgovic for the world title.”
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set fight for the four titles on February 17 in Riyadh in an unprecedented undisputed showdown.
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      It will mark the first time in heavyweight history that the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO straps will ALL be on the line.
      However, should the pair then agree a rematch, the victor is expected to be stripped of the IBF version.
      That’s because Hrgovic, 31, is a the mandatory challenger for the belt.
      So it leaves Hearn & Co hoping they can sneak in and challenge for the vacant title while Fury and Usyk do business once more.

      Joshua, 34, refused to rule out the idea of fighting Wilder, despite the slip up against Parker.
      He said: “He can come back and fight another day – I am sure everyone still wants to see that fight.”
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      Fans wowed by ‘simply the best’ Kate Abdo as she speaks fluent German on TV before Joshua vs Wallin fight

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      FANS have been left stunned after seeing Kate Abdo speak fluent German for the blockbuster “Day of Reckoning”.Presenter Kate has shot to fame due to her hilarious rapport with CBS Sport’s Champions League crew; Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
      Fans were left stunned after seeing Kate Abdo speak fluent German
      Kate was presenting boxing coverage for DAZN Germany
      Kate has shot to fame on presenting the Champions League on CBS SportsCredit: Getty
      But the 42-year-old is also as talented as they come.
      And her broadcasting experience across a number of countries, including England, Germany, Spain and France, have seen her master multiple languages.
      However, this did not stop fans from being surprised to see her speaking fluent German.
      Kate was showing off her linguistic skills while working as a presenter on DAZN Germany.
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      Taking to the comments under DAZN’s post, one fan said: “As if she can speak German too.”
      A second said: “Kate Abdo, simply fluent German, the best.”
      Another said: “I love Kate.”
      While a fourth added: “Simply a linguistic talent, mega woman.”
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      In an earlier post to her Instagram story Kate also appeared to confirm she is dating Malik Scott.
      Kate shared a photo of Scott, who is the trainer of Deontay Wilder, to her Instagram story.
      She captioned the post: “The man I love to see win is about to get another W on the biggest night in boxing.”
      During CBS’ coverage of the Champions League Carragher teased Kate about her relationship.
      It came after he said: “You went to Alabama, how’d it go? What happened?”
      Abdo replied: “I had a great time.”
      To which Carragher then asked: “Are we going to meet Malik?”
      And Abdo responded: “You can meet Malik.”
      However, things did not go to plan as Wilder suffered a crushing decision defeat to Joseph Parker.

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      Anthony Joshua breaks silence on losing £100m Deontay Wilder payday as American suffers shock defeat to Joseph Parker

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has had his say on missing out on a historic showdown with Deontay Wilder.The pair had a lucrative two-fight deal worth a whopping £100million in place before their respective Saudi showdowns with Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker on Saturday night.
      Deontay Wilder suffered a shock defeat to Joseph Parker in Saudi on Saturday nightCredit: GETTY
      Defeat to Parker scuppered a two-fight deal with Anthony Joshua worth £100mCredit: GETTY
      AJ refused to stick the boot in the defeated Wilder after having his hand raisedCredit: GETTY
      But former WBC heavyweight champion blew their long-overdue showdowns with a lacklustre display against Parker, who won their Riyadh Rumble via unanimous decision.
      Joshua didn’t slip on the Swedish banana skin in Wallin, stopping the southpaw in the fifth round of the main event.
      And he refused to stick the boot into Wilder, who will no doubt be licking his wounds after blowing the biggest payday of his career.
      AJ said: “I was sitting there focusing on myself.
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      “I heard Deontay lost but so what, he’ll come backI had to focus.
      “After everything Deontay said about me I could rip him apart right now but I am taking the higher ground.”
      Joshua, however, refused to close the door on sharing the ring with his long-time rival – whose future is well and truly up in the air.
      He said: “He can come back and fight another day – I am sure everyone still wants to see that fight.”
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      Anthony Joshua was back to his slick and methodical best against Otto WallinCredit: GETTY

      Joshua was back to slick and sharp self against his former sparring partner, whose face was left battered and bruised.
      But he refused to big up his performance, saying: “I can’t rate my performance, my team and fans can do that.
      “It wasn’t a throwback fight, just another fight.
      “I told everyone in the build-up I had to only focus on Otto, it wasn’t a throwback fight, just another day in the office.
      “I just want to be victorious for as long as I can.
      “I have been around the blog, I know that hard work pays off.
      “Otto is a true warrior, I am sure he would have carried on but his corner saved him for another day.”
      AJ’s sights are well and truly set on becoming a three-time heavyweight champion following a successful three-fight career rebuild this year.
      He said: “I am searching for greatness, not hopping around and enjoying myself. I am searching for greatness.”

      And promoter EddieHearn revealed Filip Hrgovic could be their new target in what they hope will be a vacant world title shot.
      Hearn said: “We signed for Wilder, he lost tonight.
      “Maybe it’s a blessing because AJ wants to become a three-time heavyweight world champion.
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      “It’s gonna be AJ vs Hrgovic for the world title.”

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      Fans up in arms after Deontay Wilder blows £100m Anthony Joshua blockbuster as they ask ‘when will boxing learn’

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      BOXING fans have reacted furiously after Deontay Wilder blew his £100m showdown with Anthony Joshua and slammed “greedy” matchmakers.The ex-WBC champion and Brit were in line for a bumper 2024 mega-fight if they could both come through their Day of Reckoning bouts – which AJ did by dominating Otto Wallin.
      Joseph Parker was celebrating after beating Deontay Wilder in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      The Bronze Bomber’s defeat has now scuppered a superfight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters
      The fight had been years in the making after accusations from each star’s camps that one was ducking the other.
      But fans were finally excited to hear this week that the Bronze Bomber and AJ were set to finally collide in the coming months.
      Now that clash has gone up in smoke after 38-year-old Wilder was battered by Parker all over Saudi Arabia in a shock upset.
      That fantasy fight is now a nightmare after the judges called the one-sided schooling: 118-111, 118-110, 120-108.
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      And fans were left asking “when will boxing learn” after the years of haggling and negotiations denied everyone the opportunity of seeing the two stars collide at their peak.
      Sky Sports’ boxing analyst Dave Coldwell was amongst the first to vent his frustration on social media.
      He wrote: “When a fight is hot. Make the f***ing fight!
      “Fighters and promoters stop trying to bump up the price, stop trying to make it even bigger – if it’s a good fight do the rematch and that will be bigger. 
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      “AJ v Wilder. Another huge fight we never got to see.”
      Another supporter said: “When will heavyweight boxing learn? Just make the fights people want to see.”
      “Wilder V Joshua, should’ve happened in 2018 smh,” commented another.
      A fourth raged: “This is what I hate about boxing, joshua v wilder/fury have all been ruined by politics, they all should have fought years ago and now the fights don’t hold the same value anymore.”
      And a fifth fumed: “Wilder just ruined our chances of ever getting the mega fight against Joshua.”
      At least AJ kept his part of the deal, producing a great performance that left Wallin unable to continue at the end of the fifth round.
      It now remains to be seen who will be next in line for AJ after he finished 2023 with three wins out of three.
      When asked about facing Wilder after his win, AJ said: “Listen, look at Dubois this evening. You can do anything if you keep on striving. I’m sure he’ll {Wilder] will be back.
      “I’m sure everyone still wants to see that fight.”
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