"Anthony Joshua Wants The Winner!" - Eddie Hearn Talks Fury Vs Usyk

We catchup with Eddie Hearn in Riyadh just two days out from Tyson Fury against Oleksandr Usyk and admits Anthony Joshua would jump straight into fighting the winner. Eddie also breaks down Joe Cordina's World Title defence and Jai Opetaia's chance to become two time World Champ.
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[@user-px1bl2dh9z]

This man, Eddie, is one of the greatest sales person of our generation.

[@cb4171]

shut up with your vacuous emphatic statements

[@MYSTERYMAN9933]

Eddie is a genius. I have total respect for the lad. I always support him, and I buy every fight he promotes.

[@sunset4445]

Joshua can fight Hergovic or Dubios to earn the shot, beating Ngannou doesn't earn you a title shot

[@reece940]

It doesn't, but being a 2 time unified champion certainly does! If he fights Hrgovic or Dubois it would be for the world title, so regardless your comment doesn't make sense 😂

[@Anthony.Joshua-s_Irish_Grandma]

True, Anthony Joshua is going to avoid Hrgovic for Parker rematch

[@ipanemakid3058]

@@reece940 it does make sense because he's a big stiff pampered and protected hype job.

[@K_j_M]

​@@ipanemakid3058protected from who? Schwarz? Chisora? A shot Whyte? Make it make sense muggins Before you mention Wilder... The receipts are out there to prove he ducked it when it mattered so...

[@BB49.]

What Dubois ever done to get a title shot absolutely nothing it's just the way it is

[@MorningWoodFairy]

AJ should fight the winner of Dubois - Hrgovic. No more title shots handed on the silver platter

[@RMM98]

not how boxing works mate, he’s number 2 ranked on most the belts. AJ vs Fury will eventually have to happen.

[@zabdi5710]

@@RMM98 unless fury losses both fights which is possible

[@Anthony.Joshua-s_Irish_Grandma]

​​@@RMM98Tom Schwartz and Wallin were ranked number 2 when Fury fought them😂 AJ needs to fight for the mandatory position before asking for the undisputed champion

[@BraunBraker]

Or winner of Wilder/Zhang

[@Anthony.Joshua-s_Irish_Grandma]

@@BraunBraker Zhang was beaten by Joshua in the amateurs. Zhang lost to journeyman Jerry Forrest and was gifted a draw

[@HisExcellencyB]

Joshua hasn't done anything to deserve a title shot I'm afraid Hopefully he fights someone relevant while Fury and Usyk are having their rematch

[@stephentrueman4843]

he is fighting dubois/hrgovic winner

[@waynetowers5046]

Chisora didn't do anything, yet he got a title shot.

[@HisExcellencyB]

@@waynetowers5046 he did better against Usyk than Joshua did to be fair.

[@kingnozza4859]

Joshua has bettered fury against every fighter that they have both faced. When Fury loses by K O on Saturday his legacy will be over. His best win is against the fraud wilder who hasnt won for years 😂

[@mariojuric6194]

​@@kingnozza4859 klitschko and whyte do not think so lol

[@MYSTERYMAN9933]

FURY VS JOSHUA WOULD BE A TOP 10 PPV OF ALL TIME

[@michaelrb9837]

Lol

[@randomchipfat937]

Truth

[@pezza4775]

​@@michaelrb9837 why lol?

[@auntswede]

Try top 1 PPV of all time. Maybe 2 after Mayweather Pacciau.

[@michaelrb9837]

It won’t be cause UK PPV are too cheap compared with a US PPV and I’m from the UK saying that. It’s lost its hype too. I mean it took years for Crawford v Spence and look how that flopped in the PPV it did alright but not what it was expected to do

[@Mav90210]

Honestly, as an AJ fan I want to see AJ fight DDD/Hrgovic winner first before getting a crack at the winner to kinda of see where he is at and also see the improvements with Ben Davison. The Wallin fight was a good win but the thing is Otto and AJ have spared 100 of times before , and ofc u cant really credit the Ngannou win because at the end of the day... he is a UFC fighter who had only 1 fight.

[@betzalelhughes4546]

Ngannou beat fury on his debut and everyone seems to forget it the next day and call fury no. 1 in the division. AJ destroys Ngannou and no one cares because he’s an mma fighter with only 1 pro fight. You can’t have it both ways fury suck ups

[@Mav90210]

@@betzalelhughes4546 Trust bro, I am on the side of people who believe that iF Fury and AJ were to ever meet, AJ would smoke him and the fight would not go the distance. Believe me I am fully aware of how Tyson Fury is🤣

[@michaelpicon9265]

Facts

[@stephentrueman4843]

that's confirmed, AJ is fighting the winner of Dubois/Hrgovic according to Turki

[@randomchipfat937]

​@@stephentrueman4843so hergovic then

[@Mans1910]

Whoever wins the fight beats AJ. Usyk has already schooled AJ twice.

[@DTRSQRN]

Nonsense logic

[@banjoebaby4590]

Not this ajay he's very different now the world is about to find out 😅😅😅

[@Mav90210]

@@DTRSQRN Indeed I agree with u, don't know why a boxing fan will have that logic

[@isaacomotayobakare2401]

Then kambosos should have schooled lomachenko… Usyk never schooled joshua, not even in the first fight

[@Nemoticon]

@@isaacomotayobakare2401 "Usyk never schooled joshua, not even in the first fight" wtf are you smoking?😂😂😂

[@dnbhead1]

Why would Usyk fight Joshua again after beating him twice already? 😂

[@maxibernal1931]

Joshua can’t beat neither of those guys. He will have another mental breakdown post fight.

[@noelobaseki2808]

In order to beat usyk you gotta pull an Antonio tarver vs roy jones jr. The power difference is going to be with tyson . So tyson got to be composed enough to punch in between usyk combos when he is trying to counter even if it means absorbing 2 or 3 shots

[@K_j_M]

Fury can't use that power against a moving target. He has to plant himself to land it. That's his style now... Of he tries to out move Usyk, he's gonna gas after a 6 month fat camp... Every metric is against Fury in this one

[@FIHRR-bd8uy]

Great stuff cheers Uysks gonna deal with fury in great fashion imho 👍👊

[@ShannonDavis-eq4fj]

LMAO why would he think he deserves to fight either??? Usyk beat the brakes off him twice

[@jb6368]

Very true,,if joshua had go 3rd time lucky I think his head will go off the norm again. He couldn't handle stress

[@ShannonDavis-eq4fj]

@@jb6368 yea. He sure looks like the perfect boxer.

[@Nemoticon]

Yes, Usyk did beat AJ twice... but AJ is also ranked within the top 3 of each of the governing bodies. Also, it's a big money fight being set up by the Saudis. Remember, boxing is and always has been a business first and a sport second. Nothing wrong with that, you just gotta be aware of that fact. Also, fight someone enough times and you'll eventually beat them, look at Pacquiao Vs Marquez 4!!

[@michaelrb9837]

@@NemoticonNobody wants to see Joshua fight not anymore he’s boring on the mic too 0 charisma ships sailed too

[@stuartpirie5416]

@@michaelrb9837 Joshua's performances under Ben Davison say otherwise. Usyk was by far the better fighter in both fights, but this Joshua under Ben Davison is a different animal.

[@harrylund586]

No one’s been talking about the possibility of this being a trilogy. Whoever wins the first could easily lose the second. AJ could be waiting a while…

[@paulelago9453]

Trilogy only if Usyk win. If Fury wins then Usyk not beating him in a second fight

[@reece940]

If the AJ fight makes more money (which it will), we won't be waiting for a trilogy.

[@alexreid4131]

No matter what folks think of any of the top HWs Fury v AJ is a huge fight and the build up would be massive. As for Usyk v AJ 3? Not much (if anything) for Usyk to gain in that fight. However, I would be interested to see how a Ben Davison trained AJ does against Usyk. But then again if Usyk dropped back to Cruiserweight there’s some great fights there as well. Everything hinges on May 18th of course 🤷‍♂️

[@Fathervinyard]

joshua doesnt deserve the winner eddie

[@sonnyreddevil69]

Shad ap

[@Fathervinyard]

@@sonnyreddevil69 lol you know im right

[@DogScreenTV]

If Aj beats Hrgovic/dubois winner at Wembley in September then who the hell else deserves it

[@nobkare]

maybe i wrong, but next super-star & real treat for Usyk & anyone in HW is Bahodir Jalolov dont see from UK or US same talent.. but sure Eddie continue sell any UK average boxer as next superstar..

[@justicerhodes716]

I believe if Tyson wins that’s the fight to make him vs aj

[@watts4433]

This is why all the mainstream want Fury to beat usyk. Everyone already knows usyk would beat Joshua again Contentious points win for fury tonight inbound

[@ConnorCairns123]

AJ should fight Hrgovic/Dubois winner if comes through that fight then fight the Fury/Usyk winner. Him saying he wants the winner as if he’s the top man in the division is ridiculous tbh.

[@Itsmetheworldsgreatest]

AJ needs to EARN it, by fighting zhang or wilder.... hes whole career hes has ducked punchers ... wonder why

[@omarkhan7752]

Usyk already studied fury. It's over. Usyk wins on points. If the fury gets cut he's going have big problem

[@MrTumblingmoth]

doesn't deserve a crack at Fury as missed him over many years.Parker deserves a shot at either particularly the winner.

[@rager4able]

Usyk BEAT his ahh twice. AJ should rematch Andy Ruiz for the tie breaker.

[@r.suryan]

Well, Joshua vs Fury is 50:50... Puncher vs Boxer... Joshua always has the chance to stop Fury by KO if he still standing for 12 rounds, But Fury most likely win if the fight go for 12th. AJ vs Usyk, 0-2 This one, Usyk vs Fury, is a battle between boxer vs boxer, It's hard to predict 😅😅

[@HuwEvans.]

Hopefully Fury gets the win, and we finally see the Fury v Joshua fight. Let’s gooooo!!!

[@HisExcellencyB]

Why didn't Joshua get the win against the "tiny middleweight"? It could've been him in there on Saturday

[@HuwEvans.]

@@HisExcellencyBDidn’t think you’d subscribe to Matchroom bunny? Yet here you are 😎

[@paulduke4499]

The Aj now will destroy usky of today.

[@HisExcellencyB]

@@paulduke4499 why didn't he beat him before? He had two attempts. 24 full rounds.

[@michaelrb9837]

Ship sailed not interested in AJ v Fury tbh AJ hasn’t even earned it yet

[@LimerickR266]

I'd much rather see Joshua fight Wilder next if he beats Zhang, over the winner of Hrgovic vs Dubois. Wilder fighting Anderson is a bit out of the left field. I don't think Wilder will have much interest in fighting Anderson anyway.

[@michaelpicon9265]

Joshua has a much greater chance of beating fury then Alexander especially if usyk beats fury... Usyk just like every other boxer learns from every fight this third fight will be a lot less pleasant than one and two for Joshua..AJ can't out box usyk an usyk isn't the type of fighter you let your hands go on... It takes the right referee to allow for a wladimir Klitschko fight swing clinch make it dirty or you catch usyk (the'ol punchers chance) other then that.. Joshua better hope fury wins or he'll find his self fighting gate keeper's for pecking order

[@fergusmurphy3724]

It’s cool, calm and COLLECTED not cool, calm and COLLECTIVE FFS!!!!!!

[@user-qh1mt5ok5s]

Yeah cos I'm sure Eddy's reading the KZbin comments 😂beta

[@fergusmurphy3724]

@@user-qh1mt5ok5s who asked you?🤦‍♂️

[@user-qh1mt5ok5s]

@@fergusmurphy3724 liking ur own comments 😂 you sad virgin

[@rusty5078]

AJ v Usyk 3? Why bother? Its a foregone conclusion already. AJ v Fury, sure, one for us Brits

[@BLTwithMayo1]

AJ , "B side".

[@RenegadeSound]

Do us all a favour Anthony 😮‍💨

[@Mcmahon143]

Eddie needs to pipe down. He is not even involved in this fight. There a rematch clause for Fury Usyk and Eddie just talking about how Joshua wants to fight the winner

[@UKMXUSAMexicoUKUSA]

This was a great promotion before Hearn Smith AJ arrived All talking usual smack!!

[@FactTV-rj6sh]

Tyson needs to do a wilder2 and jump on Usyk before he gets into his dancing routine, No way can he out point Usyk its got to be a chisora way..

[@david-fletcher]

Of course he does ….but why? Just because he knocked out a non boxer! Or because he beat his sparring partner Wallin? Usyk kicked his ass twice

[@johnkopko8463]

Bro, I did not want to see Usyk Joshua 3 he dominated him

[@bigpad01]

Need Usyk to hammer Fury on points so no need for a rematch. If Fury wins, he’ll be the A side against AJ and will frustrate the hell out of negotiations. Don’t want to see Usyk v AJ. Come on Usyk for a good points win 👍

[@K_j_M]

There won't be negotiations as Saud will be the main driver. They get an offer. Take or leave it

[@bigpad01]

@@K_j_M Hope so, but then again the furys are known to take the absolute piss

[@sj4632]

AJ knocks out Furrie

[@illnamethisaccountlater4762]

Shakur signing with Matchroom July 2024

[@draco2xx]

if usyk wins, then aj probably wont be undisputed and im pretty sure none of wants us to see usyk vs aj for the 3rd time

[@K_j_M]

No one wanted Wilder 3 or Chisora 3 but, we had to have them... At least Joshua is in a position to justify it with the ranking bodies

[@riverdean7]

id luv to see joshua usyk again so usyk can beat him for a 3rd time

[@darrenmasters638]

Don’t think anybody’s interested in seeing usyk beat Joshua again so that just leaves fury which would be a nice retirement kitty

[@Andrew-is7rs]

Joshy has already outright refused Fury twice, so nope, very back of the queue. You had your chance, you said no, there are other, better fighters who will say yes. Run along Joshua, you have nothing to offer

[@K_j_M]

On the back of a loss with no trainer in place... Fury trying to cherrypick again. You know this but, Yr such a raging helmet, you'll try to gaslight your way through.. We know 😂

[@Andrew-is7rs]

@@K_j_M Ok kiddo, so how about the second time plonker??? What excuses do you have my casual friend?? Good luck sport, I’m looking forward to your excuses 👀 🤭🍿🍿🪑

[@clementitalume564]

MARK MY WORD, AJ WOULD ANNIHILATE FURY!!!

[@joshmaddo583]

He best hope Fury wins then

[@ahmedsalah5364]

Joshua is out in cold the reality is fury is fighting the guy who beat Joshua 2 times clear

[@LThomas10]

Don't worry bro fury will be finished after this fight then Joshua will get his revenge. Then you look like a plebx

[@Nova-mz9if]

AJ doesn't deserve a shot at the title, casual's public perfection is crazy and clearly a powerful marketing tool, he looked shit against franklin, didn't look great against helenius, beat wallin who he had sparred 100s of rounds with and then knocked out a 0-1 mma fighter. Its just all these brainless sheep thinking that because of the comparison between his and fury's performance against ngannou he is right back up there at the top. Usyk said it best in an interview other day, we still dont know where he is at he hasn't fought any elite contenders. He hasn't done anything to deserve a title shot since getting absolutely schooled by usyk twice. If he fights and beats dubois/hrgovic winner then ye fair play but as of now AJ has not earned a title shot by any means.

[@darrenarbon9890]

Do we really need to see him get beat by usyk again!?! He's too immobile for him and usyks too clever, pointless.

[@michaelrb9837]

AJ always looking for fast tracks to the belt I’m sick of it the guy never earns them he never fights the top 5 he just cherry picks old guys for vacant titles

[@arsenalboy4ever]

And Eddie wants the money

[@exodus1-12]

Usyk def Fury via unanimous decision (12 rds)

[@michaelrb9837]

Begging Joshua needs to earn his shot

[@ipanemakid3058]

Whats the big stiff hype job done to warrant the winner. Who's his last 4 opponents?????

[@mikeh5656]

Joshua needs to earn it

[@LThomas10]

what's happened to Eddie ? Before turki Eddie would have been ripping fury to shreds. Stop with the BS Eddie

[@Bugsvstheworld]

Joshua should fight Ruiz and stay busy waiting 1 year for a fight your never going to get hahahs

[@aaronswift7575]

The John fury headbutt was staged and they used fake blood 😅

[@raydove80]

Eddie " Usyk N furry are mentally strong AJ not( AJ & Ruiz look fine ,you are just pushing AJ which is not

[@josemagsajo]

If usyk wins...usyk vs joshua doesnt make sense anymore

[@peternut358]

Joshua isn’t even the best fighter in his stable

[@WhatsOnYourMind.]

Eddie hearns, the snake in a suit as per tank Davis, LOL

[@yeboha]

eddie and aj dont deserve the winner im afraid

[@cdd89]

Joshua smokes fury in 3 rounds

[@jamielee7809]

This did make me laugh out loud 🤣

[@ShannonDavis-eq4fj]

Lol pull out your wallet

[@rusty5078]

Joshua didn't even smoke Usyk

[@user-xu2qh1cl9h]

Don't be ridiculous lets have it reyt bruno joshua doesn't deserve the winner after labouring against a warehouse worker and beating a boxing novice

[@beradogs922]

Joshua wants to be embarrassed by Usyk for a third time? Come on Eddie.

[@SteppingWelshie]

Lmao Joshua isn’t relevant anymore 😂

[@Wakeupfromyourslumberpeople]

Hearn needs his money back from his cash cow....Sorry Eddie but your boy doesn't deserve a title shot.

[@torpedohost]

snake

[@Cp3arias]

Aj lost twice to usyk and beat an mma fighter no title shot off that don’t even try Eddie 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@chadnz1003]

Joseph patker vs joshua..joshua hadnt done nothung after losing to usyk

[@Bugsvstheworld]

No Joshua should face the looser of this fight then if he wins he gets a shot you carnt get beat 2x and think your next in line cause u beat mma fighter proper sausage hahahah

[@punchy1325]

He doesn't deserve the winner

[@garethrobinson6106]

aj has no right to the winner nobody is interested in an aj fight now.

[@robwilliams2012]

Fury will probably retire if he wins just to spite aj

[@user-qh1mt5ok5s]

Like to see big bang or wilder knock out aj bruno harrison

[@jamiestevens5737]

He’s fucking lost 3 times twice to usyk 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 😂😂

[@DanTheFemaleFootMuncher]

So does the Hrgovic Dubois winner so get in the queue.

[@GrimReaper...]

It's all depending at the moment gotta see what happens with the fight this weekend and see who wins on the 5v5