Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua’s promoter, expressed disappointment and frustration with Joshua’s performance against Daniel Dubois, stating:
“Couldn’t have been worse… He got beaten up, he got stopped. It was a really bad night.”
Hearn acknowledged Joshua’s struggles, citing:
“Joshua’s confidence was shot to pieces… He was hesitant, he was negative, and he got caught.”
Despite the setback, Hearn remains optimistic about Joshua’s future:
“Joshua’s still a top heavyweight, but he’s got to regroup… He’s got to find that fire, that hunger, that desire.”
Hearn hinted at potential changes in Joshua’s camp:
“We’ll sit down with AJ and his team, and we’ll decide what’s next… Maybe we need to make some adjustments.”
Joshua himself has ruled out retirement, and Hearn supports this decision:
“AJ will be back… He’s still got so much to give.”
Possible next fights for Joshua include:
1. Rematch against Dubois
2. Clash with Tyson Fury
3. Bout against another top heavyweight contender
Hearn’s candid assessment underscores Joshua’s need to reassess and regroup before his next move.
