“He seems lost right now,” Shakur Stevenson gets honest about heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua

Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua could fight each other sometime in 2024 if everything goes to plan. Undefeated boxer Shakur Stevenson gave his prediction on the fight.

“He seems lost right now,” Shakur Stevenson gets honest about heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Shakur Stevenson (via Imago)

Shakur Stevenson became the latest boxing star to weigh in on the Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder heavyweight match-up. Stevenson predicted Wilder would beat Joshua by KO when they face each other early next year. A match-up between Joshua and Wilder became a dream heavyweight fight when the duo dominated the division in the late 2010s.

Stevenson said, “He seems lost right now,” while talking about Joshua. Furthermore, he added that Joshua desperately needed a new trainer to salvage his declining career. It seemed like Joshua became a completely different fighter after losing to Andy Ruiz in 2019. The loss made him more skeptical about the reckless style that got him so far in his career.

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The change Joshua introduced to his fighting style causes him to move around much more than before. Furthermore, he throws a lot of view punches, which gives his opponents a chance to adjust and defeat him. Joshua’s change in his fighting style became transparent in his bout against Robert Helenius. He struggled a bit against Helenius until he made a spectacular knock out in round seven.

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Furthermore, fans observed that when Wilder fought with Helenius, he could KO him in the first round. This stark difference in performance between Joshua and Wilder with the same opponent highlights the difference between them. Hence, boxing fans and fighters like Shakur Stevenson predict Wilder will win against Joshua via KO.

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Boxing Promoter Eddie Hearn talks about Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder

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Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn (image credit- The Guardian)

In the world of boxing, a lot of complicated behind-the-scenes stuff goes on during fight negotiations. Anthony Joshua won his last fight against Robert Helenius and is ready to take on Wilder. However, with all the recent news, it looks like the fight remains far away from getting booked.

Eddie Hearn remains one of the biggest promoter in boxing. In an exclusive interview, Hearn cited money issues as the reason for the delay between Joshua and Wilder. In addition, his brutal honesty exposed the intricate web of financial dealings.

Furthermore, money is at the heart of the decision-making process for high-profile fights. Hearn’s disclosure reflects the complex world of boxing promotion, where money is the currency. The venue of the fight is likely to be Saudi Arabia, and it could happen sometime in 2024 if all things go to plan.

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