Carl Frampton Urges Anthony Joshua to Face Filip Hrgovic Amid Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk Wait
Former boxing champion Carl Frampton has advised Anthony Joshua to prioritize a matchup against Filip Hrgovic while awaiting the outcome of the highly-anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. With Joshua seeking his next opponent following a recent victory over Francis Ngannou, Frampton believes a bout with Hrgovic presents a "very winnable" option for the British heavyweight.
Joshua's recent knockout win against Ngannou has reignited his career momentum, but with a rematch clause in place, his path to face Fury or Usyk may be delayed. Frampton suggests that facing Hrgovic, the mandatory challenger for the IBF heavyweight title, would keep Joshua's momentum going and provide him with a favorable matchup.
Frampton, known for his astute analysis in the sport, believes that Hrgovic is tailor-made for Joshua's style, making it a fight where Joshua would be considered a strong favorite. Given Joshua's recent string of victories against Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Ngannou, Frampton sees the potential for Joshua to continue building his momentum while awaiting his shot at the Fury-Usyk winner.
Despite concerns about Joshua taking on too many fights, Frampton remains confident in Joshua's abilities to navigate his career path effectively. With Frampton's endorsement, Joshua may consider the Hrgovic matchup as a strategic move to keep his momentum going in the heavyweight division.
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