In line with studies, Australian heavyweight Demsey McKean is a frontrunner to collide with former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua.
McKean has confirmed that he is into account to face Joshua, who’s slated to return to the ring in April.
Joshua will try and get well after struggling again to again resolution losses to unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
McKean will probably be an amazing underdog, however he feels assured in his capacity to topple Joshua.
If the British star loses his subsequent bout, it might very effectively spell the tip of his profession – actually as a high participant on the weight.
“We’re one of many frontrunners for a doable opponent for Anthony Joshua. I might be (the person to retire Joshua) and I’m very assured I can try this. However do not get me fallacious, there’s nonetheless extra fights for AJ. If he loses to me, a top-10 heavyweight as effectively, that should not be the tip. Individuals most likely do not give him the credit score he deserves, what he has achieved for the heavyweight sport. He has introduced a number of eyes and cash into the heavyweight division,” McKean instructed Sky Sports activities.
“He’s most likely the largest identify in boxing, everyone seems to be after him, together with me. It’s the identify to have in your resume. There are nonetheless fights to be made and individuals are nonetheless going to pay to observe these fights. However three losses in a row, does he must preserve doing this, he’s effectively arrange now? He most likely nonetheless has his doubts, he nonetheless doubts himself so much, I do know that. However who would not when they’re on the high, within the limelight and cop a number of criticism. There are a number of elements however I’ve the abilities to do this (retire him) for positive.”
McKean’s promoter, Angelo Di Carlo, says they’re able to face Joshua on UK soil – and even Australia.
“We’re in dialogue with our promotional accomplice Eddie Hearn concerning Demsey’s subsequent battle. We’ve made it clear that we’re prepared for the large fights and are greater than keen to tackle AJ in Australia or England,” Di Carlo stated.
“Demsey is now No 10 within the WBO and No 11 within the IBF. So whether or not it is AJ or one other, he’s effectively positioned for an enormous battle in 2023.”
