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Joshua makes sensational decision about his future after fight with Paul
Former World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua The next opponent is clear and his choice may surprise the fans.
According to Ad.nl, the Briton is considering fighting the legendary kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. Although the details of the possible fight have not yet been announced, the parties are already negotiating. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn also confirmed his interest in this confrontation and stated that the final decision has not been made yet.
Verhoeven, 36, recently left the Glory promotion, where he was champion for 12 years and had only one boxing match.
A big boxing show took place in Miami, USA, on the night of December 19-20, 2025. In the main fight, American entertainer Jake Paul and former world champion Anthony Joshua entered the ring. The fight ended in the sixth round – AJ brutally knocked out his opponent.
Source: Sport UA
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