By: Sean Crose
Anthony Joshua continues the path he hopes will bring him back to glory. He may not have to face a name like Fury, or Wilder, but Joshua will indeed face an old foe when he enters the ring. For the famous Briton known as “AJ” will once again face celebrity rival Dillian Whyte when the two play against each other on August 12 at the O2 Arena in London. The pair met once before going pro, in 2015. Joshua won that bout after seven rounds, though it must be said that Whyte beat the towering Londoner while they were both still young. is amateur.
There will certainly be a lot of complaints about this game. Joshua has lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk in recent years. Furthermore, the former WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweights played all 12 rounds in the final match against American Jermaine Franklin. And now he was fighting a man he had previously defeated. However, that could be another reason why the rematch with Whyte was a smart move for Joshua and his teammates. After all, he’s beaten Whyte before, and it’s certainly expected to beat him again. In fact, Joshua seems to need a confidence boost, and Whyte can be seen as just that. The question, of course, is what happens if Whyte gets over the annoyance?
After all, there’s no doubt that Whyte was once considered one of the top fighters in the division. Furthermore, even though he was recently knocked out by Tyson Fury, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t stand a chance against Joshua, especially when one assumes Joshua looks like he’s trying to hit the start button. move again. Undoubtedly, Matchroom honoree Eddie Hearn hopes the question “What if?” echo in the minds of fans. “The rivalry is deep,” said the promoter, “and there is something about these two that they will never back down from each other. It might look like a bluff at times but now we’re ready and with everything going, this is an absolute must-win for both of us.”
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