Anthony Joshua‘s next move is currently up in the air.
Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September, and has opted not to take the rematch after reports he is recovering from injuries.
It’s believed he may look to take on Tyson Fury next in a huge battle of Britain, regardless of how ‘The Gypsy King’ does in his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk this weekend.
Carl Froch has now given his take on what ‘AJ’ should do next whilst speaking with Fightlens, and he feels the time has come for him to hang up his gloves.
“I’m honest and tell the truth, and I think Anthony Joshua has had a fabulous career based on his level of ability. He’s been ironed out a few times and that last whooping he took from Daniel Dubois looked like a hurtful one which is potentially damaging to your health.
“You can have as much money as you want in the bank. 100 million, 150 million, whatever level he’s on. Your health is more important. You can’t put a price on your health. The way he got knocked out looked like he had been tasered by Dubois.
“Hurt in round one, ironed out in round five, why is he fighting? Since losing to Ruiz, and then back to back defeats to Usyk, he’s fought Franklin, Helenius, Wallin, Ngannou. He’s had no competition in front of him.
“The minute someone has turned up with ambition, which is Dubois, he didn’t want to know. He got found out and exposed. Now the best thing he can do is retire.”
If Joshua chooses to fight on, another option could be a showdown with long-term rival Deontay Wilder, and unified heavyweight king Usyk didn’t hesitate when asked to pick a winner.
