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“Trying Hard to Avoid Fury and Wilder”: Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn’s Meeting With His Excellency Turki Alalshikh in a Recent Picture Sparks Wild Reactions From Fans

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In the high-stakes world of heavyweight boxing, Anthony Joshua‘s next move is drawing significant attention. Recently, Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn were spotted in a crucial meeting with Turki Alalshikh, a prominent figure in Saudi Arabia’s sporting landscape. Alalshikh, as the Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, is known for orchestrating grand-scale sporting events, making this meeting more than just a routine engagement.

It hints at the potential for a mega-boxing event in Saudi Arabia, possibly involving Joshua. Meanwhile, there are rumors of Joshua’s next fight being against Otto Wallin, although this is yet to be confirmed. This blend of confirmed meetings and speculative bouts adds an intriguing layer to the narrative.
The image that sparked widespread fan reactions is itself telling. It shows Eddie HearnTurki Alalshikh, and Anthony Joshua, each with their fists out – a symbolic gesture in the world of boxing. This image, more than just a photo opportunity, represents a union of sport, strategy, and potential big-event planning. The fan reactions to this image were as varied as they were passionate. Firstly, one fan expressed a sense of anticipation and hope. He seems to see the meeting and the fight as stepping stones to an even more significant event in the boxing world.
Another fan, suggested that Joshua might be strategically avoiding top-tier fighters like Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.

Initially, fans hoped for a Joshua-Wilder face-off, but Hearn is steering that potential matchup to March or April, with a possibility of further delays. The choice of network for the U.S. PPV broadcast remains undecided, but with Joshua’s association with DAZN, it emerges as a likely platform. This event, if it comes to fruition, promises to be a significant highlight in the boxing calendar.

The world of heavyweight boxing is on the cusp of potentially thrilling developments. The speculated PPV event on December 23rd in Saudi Arabia, headlined by the likes of Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, and Dmitry Bivol, promises to be a marquee moment in the sport.

 

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