Anthony Joshua’s next opponent: Wilder, Povetkin… or Fury?

And that’s now why Povetkin becomes the spanner in the works of any Wilder fight in the next few months. The WBA has ordered Joshua to defend the strap against the 38-year-old Russian.

Povetkin was last seen fighting on the undercard of AJ v Parker in Cardiff. The former WBA champion – who held the belt between 2011 and 2013 – knocked out David Price that night.

Joshua has stated his hope that Povetkin will step aside for now and let the Wilder fight happen. However, the Kursk native then takes the risk of losing a huge payday if Wilder wins that particular fight.

Tyson Fury

The enigma that is Tyson Fury recently announced his comeback would take place against an – as yet – unnamed opponent on June 9 in Manchester.

The former world champion will definitely be eyeing up a bout with Joshua at some point. But he’ll likely have to prove his fitness over the course of a few fights before he sets his sights on AJ.

The ideal scenario from a British boxing fans view might be a Joshua v Wilder super-fight. With the winner then taking on a rejuvenated and focused ‘Gypsy King’.

It’s certainly a future prospect to savour and showcases just how strong the current heavyweight division is right now.

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