'That fight I think it’s a couple of fights too early' - Frank Bruno shares his thoughts about the upcoming Wilder vs Joshua Showdown
Comparisons between former British heavyweight champion Frank Bruno and current star Anthony Joshua have been circulating for a while now. Bruno, a beloved figure in the boxing world, has recently shared his thoughts on a potential Wilder vs Joshua match, slated for either later this year or early next year. Joshua is currently in a rebuilding phase following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, the WBA, WBO, and IBF champion. His victory over Jermaine Franklin in April was hard-fought and not without its challenges. In his most recent bout against Robert Helenius, Joshua initially appeared cautious but later secured victory with a powerful overhand right in the 7th round. Before the Helenius fight, Bruno spoke to IFL TV, emphasizing that Joshua needed to deliver a "sensational" performance. Bruno suggested that the critical British press had been overly harsh on Joshua, and an impressive display could boost his confidence.
“Because everybody is on his case saying he hasn’t done this, he hasn’t done that. What he needs to do is look spectacular and give himself a bit more confidence because I think the British press has been a bit harsh on him lately.Regarding a potential Wilder vs Joshua showdown, Bruno expressed his belief that such a match is premature for Joshua. Bruno opined that Joshua should gain more experience in the ring to bolster his self-assurance before stepping into the ring with Wilder. Mentally, Bruno felt Joshua needed to find his equilibrium and confidence, indicating that the Wilder bout was a couple of fights too early.
“He needs to have a few more fights to get his confidence up then when he goes in there he can do the damage. That fight I think it’s a couple of fights too early. Especially as how he’s feeling mentally. He needs to get his head right, his foundation right, and he can go forward then. That’s all he needs. “I’d love to see that fight. But AJ hasn’t got to rush that fight you know. Tyson’s desperate. He wants to get him in the ring as quick as possible and make as much money. But Joshua don’t have to rush. Just take his time and learn his trade.”When asked about a future clash with Tyson Fury, Bruno showed enthusiasm for the matchup but advised Joshua not to rush into it. He believed that Fury was eager to face Joshua swiftly to capitalize on the financial aspect, but Bruno urged Joshua to take his time, hone his skills, and learn from his fights. Despite Bruno's counsel, it seems that the much-anticipated clash between Wilder and Joshua is indeed moving forward, as Wilder expressed satisfaction with Joshua's knockout victory over Helenius.
