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Simone Biles has influenced her “bestie” Jordan Chiles in countless ways. As Chiles puts it, “She was my mentor, my big sister, and now she’s like my ride-or-die best friend.“ However, for spending habits, these two couldn’t be more different. Despite earning millions from her Olympic status, Biles confessed in a 2019 episode of “Kneading Dough” with Maverick Carter, “I have a fear of going broke.”

She shared how she challenges herself to go days without spending a dime on the occasional treat from Subway. She even said, “I never really swipe the [credit] card,” and she only splurges when she feels she’s truly earned it. On the flip side, Jordan Chiles has a taste for bling-y things, apparent in her ever-growing obsession.

In an interview with KPRC-TV, Jordan Chiles talked about her life as an Olympic medalist, her path to the next Olympics in Paris, and her love for sneakers. She gave host Keith Garvin and fans a tour of her home, showing off her “VIP Lounge” in her closet. This is where she keeps her collection of shoes, especially her favorite Nike Air Jordans, all arranged by color and design. She displays about 100 pairs, but that’s only half of her collection—the rest are stored in Los Angeles storage.

Jordan’s sneaker obsession didn’t start until she was older. She said, “My collection kind of grew from there and almost every Christmas I’d just be like, ‘Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!“ Now, she owns hundreds of pairs and even has a special collection with Nike, including a Paris-themed line. For her 23rd birthday, Nike went all out with baby blue Jordans as part of the decor.

Even at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic, Jordan wowed everyone not just with her performance but also with her style. She paired a Nike x Swarovski pair of shoes with her red leotard and black corset top. On Team USA’s Instagram, she was a fan favorite, signing autographs and showing off her shoes. “Did you peep the shoes? Swarovski, Nike, period. Everything is exclusive period,“ she shared. As we marvel at her passion for sneakers, it’s interesting to mention that Chiles was named in tribute to the iconic No. 23, Michael Jordan.

How her obsession with sneakers and the brand began since her birth

Jordan Chiles was destined to be a sneakerhead from the get-go as her mom, Gina, was a huge fan of Michael Jordan. However, after a tough six-year journey to have Jordan, Gina’s enthusiasm won, and they named their daughter Jordan in honor of MJ’s iconic number 23. Both Gina and Jordan share a deep appreciation for Jordan 1s, considering them their all-time favorite pairs. For Gina, “Anything in the original colorway is huge for me.“

Now, as a Nike athlete heading to her second Olympics in Paris, Jordan Chiles sees her journey with the brand as “a full-circle moment.“ With her ever-growing sneaker collection and her passion for the culture, it’s clear that her obsession with sneakers isn’t just a phase—it’s a defining part of who she is.

GYMNASTICS

EXCLUSIVE: “Simone (Biles) Is a Bit Crazy”: Choreographer Behind Her Success Reveals Unseen Side of Gymnastics GOAT

Simone Biles is gearing up for the Paris Olympics, and she’s bringing a bit of French flair to her routines with the help of Gregory Milan. Milan is a choreographer known for his work with the French women’s gymnastics team. Through Simone’s inner circles and getting to know her coach, Cécile Canqueteau-Landi, makes this collaboration feel like a perfect match. Milan isn’t just a background figure; he’s right there in the thick of it, often seen in training sessions with Landi’s other athletes. Milan is yet another anchor for Simone Biles.

In December 2023, Simone gave her Instagram followers a sneak peek into this dynamic partnership. She shared a video of her unique floor routine, humorously captioned, “No one asked but…. this is how the floor routine is going,” bursting into laughter. Simone was all smiles and clearly having a blast during the session.

Gregory Milan, with his flamboyant personality, brought a fun and light-hearted vibe to the training. He twirled Simone and lifted her into the air while she effortlessly stretched out her feet, toes pointed with perfect precision. Their chemistry was infectious, and it’s evident that Milan has piqued the interest of gymnastics fans. As the duo gears up to clinch gold in the French capital, in an Exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, the man himself delved into the unseen facets of the gymnastics GOAT and it was an eye-opening revelation. Their friendship stands the test of time, though.

In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, Gregory Milan did a deep dive about working with Simone Biles, saying, “Simone is a bit crazy too; she’s like a grasshopper, she has dynamism, she has energy, but it’s incredible.” Milan, who once described gymnastics as “very staccato, very rough movements, with a sense of geometry,” has made a name for himself by infusing these rigid routines with his own flair and creativity. This unique approach is precisely why he enjoys working with Simone. “So I liked working with Simone because I liked this temperament,” he told EssentiallySports.

Despite his roots not being in gymnastics, having Gregory by her side can completely uplift Simone’s mood. Simone herself revealed this, sharing a birthday story for Gregory Milan with the caption, “Your energy is electric. Everyone needs a Greguito in their life!!! We always have the best time!” Their bond has only grown stronger as the Paris Olympics approach. It’s clear that Simone’s innate skills aren’t the only things Gregory, an acclaimed international dancer and graduate of the Opéra de Paris, admires about the gymnastics queen.

Simone Biles has often drawn inspiration from other star athletes like Shaquille O’Neal, who successfully transitioned from sports to a diverse range of business ventures and endorsements. Reflecting on this, Simone once said, “I realized there can be happiness outside of gymnastics.”

She’s been putting this into action with long-term partnerships with brands like Athleta and GK Elite, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit. Gregory Milan has certainly noticed this about Simone. In his interview with EssentiallySports, he shared, “You know, Simone is not only the greatest gymnast in the world, but she is also a businesswoman.”

At the 2024 Core Hydration Classic, Simone Biles wowed the crowd with a new floor routine set to Taylor Swift, even bringing back the iconic Triple Double. She followed this with a seamless front full through to double-double, executed a flawless switch to tour jeté full, a double wolf turn, a switch full, and capped it off with a floaty double layout that earned her a massive 14.800.

The three make a pretty good team and their mettle will be tested come Paris. Under his tutelage, it remains to be seen how she will fare in her personal as well as her professional endeavours.

TENNIS

French Open: Despite Tempting Serena Williams Record, Aryna Sabalenka Remains Unbothered as She Reveals Serious Goal

Aryna Sabalenka got off to a flying start in her seventh appearance at the French Open! She defeated Russia’s Erika Andreeva comfortably by a 6-1,6-2 margin in just 68 minutes in her first-round match. With this victory, the Belarusian tennis star has now extended her Grand Slam winning streak to eight matches. She has now made it a habit of reaching the SF in the Grand Slam. But can she go a step further on Parisian soil? If she somehow manages to clinch the title here in Paris, then she’d become the first woman to win the AO & French Open in the same year since Serena Williams in 2015.

Serena Williams has three French Open titles in her career. Her third title came in 2015 when she defeated the former tennis player from the Czech Republic, Lucie Safarova by 6-3,6(2)-7,6-2 in the finals. Aryna Sabalenka has always idolized Williams and wanted to follow in her footsteps. There are multiple such examples when she matched the records of ‘Queen of the Court’ with her incredible performances. But at the moment she isn’t too bothered with all these stats. Recently during her post-match interview in Paris, she was asked to reflect on her thoughts of equaling Serena Williams’ record.

To this Sabalenka replied, “I mean I know it and now probably it’s going to be in the back of my mind. I’m kidding (laughs). Uh, I’m just trying to you know separate myself from all these facts. And I mean I know that if I’ll be able to focus on myself and I’ll be able to fight for every point and try to find a solution in each game, I’ll 3be able to win these big tournaments.” She further went on to add, “But you know like I just try to take it step by step.”

There have been multiple such instances when Aryna Sabalenka matched Serena Williams’ feat in the past. In 2023, she had a win-loss record of 22-2 at the Grand Slam events. As per Opta, only Serena Williams (2009 & 2015) and Jennifer Capriati (2001) had won more from their first twenty-four Grand Slam matches of the season in this century. She was also the first female player to make it to the semis in five consecutive Grand Slam appearances (US Open 2022-US Open 2023) since Williams (10).

Even this year, Aryna Sabalenka became only the fifth player in the women’s tour to win the Grand Slam title in Australia without dropping a set. Serena Williams did it in 2017. Even last year she faced a similar question in Rome and here’s what she said in her reply to comparison with Williams.

Aryna Sabalenka wants to get as close as she can with Serena Williams

Both the tennis stars are prime examples of supreme power play on the court. Serena Williams used to generate a lot of power in her returns and her serves were equally powerful. Even Aryna Sabalenka has some real venom in her shots. Reflecting on this similar style of play, she was once asked to reflect her thoughts on this.

Sabalenka was a bit surprised by this comparison but later on, she went on to add, “I don’t know. I don’t think about that. That sounds good, you know (smiling)? I don’t know. I’m not thinking about that, I’m not focusing on that. I’m just focusing on improving myself and getting better every day.“

She said this sounds a bit “crazy” and went on to say, “I’m doing everything I can to get closer not like to her but to my dream. I’m working really hard. I’m trying to stay focused on every match, every tournament.” Aryna Sabalenka has been putting in a lot of hard work this year on the clay courts. Currently, she has a win-loss record of 12-3 on clay. Do you think she can really match Serena Williams’ record in Paris this year?

TENNIS

French Open: Danielle Collins’ Opponent Cheekily Reacts to Tennis Meme Showing Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek’s Distress

Danielle Collins is gearing up to go head-to-head with Olga Danilović. After advancing through the qualifiers, the Serbian tennis player is set to face the American in the second round of Roland Garros. Before that match, she is basking in the glory of her first-round victory, while also finding amusement in a tennis meme featuring Serena Williams and the current world number one, Iga Swiatek.

As the first round of the French Open is over, a tennis meme is going around on the internet talking about those players who have never been defeated in the first round of any major event. The post had a picture of Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Iga Swiatek, and the 23-year-old tennis player herself.

Danilović captioned the post with laughing emojis, “,” as Williams and Swiatek looked distressed in the picture. She was quite amused to find out that she shares a stage with some of the biggest players, in this one particular aspect.

However, even though she might have never faced defeat in the first round, her second-round competition at the French Open will be tough. Despite announcing her retirement at the end of the current season, the thirty-year-old Collins is having one of her best touring seasons. This year, Collins has claimed victory over Ons Jabeur, Maria Sakkari, and Elena Rybakina, three players ranked in the top ten.

She has also pushed Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, the current top players, to some of their hardest matches of the year.

Moreover, earlier this month, the Miami Open champion joined the 42-year-old American tennis legend as she became the second American to pull a maverick WTA-1000 level feat at the Italian Open.

Danielle Collins pulled a Serena Williams-like feat this season

Following back-to-back victories in Miami and Charleston, the American tennis player had progressed to the Italian Open semifinals. With this accomplishment, the 30-year-old athlete joined her fellow countrywoman and tennis legend Serena Williams on the prestigious “WTA-1000” list.

Surprisingly, she became the second American player on the tour to accomplish this uncommon WTA-1000 clay and hard court feat, following Serena Williams. She became the oldest player to win 15 straight WTA tour matches since Serena Williams did so in 2015.

GOLF

What Is the Tiger Jam Auction? Being Tiger Woods’s Caddie & Other ‘Luxurious’ Offers Explored

The golf world is undoubtedly awaiting Tiger Woods’s annual charity event, the 2024 Tiger Jam. But the focus naturally falls on the second night of the whole experience. Aimed at showering the guests with “curated experiences, and epicurean delights,” Saturday Night is set to feature a lot of entertainment, and music, along with a bit of philanthropy. The fans would, however, better know it as the ‘Tiger Jam Auction’.

The auction has managed to raise a lot of funds for the TGR Foundation while leaving unforgettable memories for the guests in attendance. The live and silent auctions at the Tiger Jam have raised more than $20 million as of 2018 and have allowed the winners to bid for a “chance to win luxurious getaways, one-of-a-kind memorabilia, golf experiences,” not to mention the opportunity to caddy for the 15-time major champ.

Every year there have been amazing concerts featured in the Tiger Jam auctions, with Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Toby Keith, and Justin Bieber having graced the stage among others. The event this year, interestingly so, will feature a chance to bid for four tickets to Taylor Swift’s record-breaking ‘The Eras Tour’ in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on October 19. The silent auction will also include two passes for a Meet & greet with DJ Diesel, better known as Shaquille O’Neal; a Mariah Carey Holiday Show; and a chance to hang out with Steve Aoki after Tiger Jam. These are just some of the tickets that are available for the auction.

Aside from bidding for entertainment, enthusiasts can try to buy experiences, be it from golf or any other sports. One of the most eye-catching items for any follower of Golf would be a chance to carry the bags for Tiger Woods during the Hero World Challenge Pro-Am that is set to take place on December 4, 2024. Moreover, the package would also include a three-night luxury accommodation at Baha Mar along with premium Tournament hospitality for four.

Another item that is up for bidding is the tickets to experience TGL at the SoFi Center. The passes would allow the guest and three others to sit in a player box to watch one match of their choice along with the chance to meet the members of Tiger Woods’s team, the Jupiter Golf Links. The four guests will also be allowed to play a round of golf at a local course and have dinner at The Woods Jupiter. Well, with so many items up for bid at the auction, which is just a part of the whole Tiger Jam experience, it’s no wonder that this year’s event is reportedly slated to be the biggest so far.

The event has a lot of packages that require the guest to pay 50% of the deposit to reserve their spot. Even with such a condition, two of the three subparts of the ‘Ultimate Vegas Experience’ were already sold out. Only the ‘Tiger Jam reception, concert & Post-Party’ tickets remain while enthusiasts completely bought out the ‘Tiger Jam Golf Outing’ and ‘Poker Night’ passes.

The two-day experience will start on May 31, Friday and will end on June 1, Saturday. The first night will allow the guests to play golf at Shadow Creek amid “live music, lavish hospitality, special guests, and an interactive golf exhibition.” This will be followed by a charity poker event soon after. Saturday night, meanwhile, will host the auction and the rest of the party along with a Maroon 5 show at Dolby Live. Excited about the event? It surely has built up enough hype for the whole community to keep an eye out for!

BOXING

Gervonta Davis Sets Weight And Rehydration Terms For ‘Massive’ Ryan Garcia Rematch

Gervonta Davis says he is open to a ‘massive’ rematch against Ryan Garcia, but not at the weight ‘King Ryan’ has called for.

Davis and Garcia first fought just over a year ago, with ‘Tank’ scoring a seventh round stoppage with a sneaky body shot. Much has been made around the fact that Garcia drained himself to make the 136lb catchweight and was only able to put on an extra 10lbs for a second weigh-in on the day of the fight.

‘Tank’ has not been in the ring since that night. Garcia on the other hand had a career best win and performance, defeating Devin Haney by majority decision. The social media sensation’s joy was short lived however, returning two positive drug tests for banned substance Ostarine.

In a surprise to many, Davis has backed the 25 year-old and has offered his support online.

“Stay up kid. Continue to be you. We’ll see each other in the future. I don’t believe he’s a cheater.”

Even with the controversy surrounding the Haney win, a Tank-Garcia rematch is perhaps the biggest fight in the sport.

In an interview with ES News, the WBA lightweight champion is keen on running it back, but at only 140lbs, not the 143lbs Garcia suggested.

“Yeah [it’s a massive fight]. But not at 143, why 143? Probably at 140, that’s the next weight class up from 135, it’s the weight class he fights at.

Let’s do 140 and he can rehydrate back up to 150, or the most 152, I’m 135 brother.”

The 29-year-old returns to action on June 15 when he defends his WBA title against Frank Martin on a card also featuring David Benavidez making his light-heavyweight debut against Oleksandr Gvozdyk.

WWE

Simone Biles Joins Coach Cécile Landi To Clap for Her Daughter As She Punches Her Paris Olympics Ticket

Cécile Landi and Laurent Landi are more than just renowned gymnastics coaches; they’re a dynamic duo who’ve played a pivotal role in Simone Biles‘ remarkable journey back to gymnastics greatness. With their expert guidance and unwavering support, Simone overcame the Twisties trauma from the Tokyo Olympics and set out on her fourth Olympic cycle with renewed determination.

Simone herself has credited the Landis for being instrumental in her healing journey. Thanks to their expertise and empathy, she was able to make a triumphant return to the sport in 2023, ultimately becoming the most decorated gymnast in history. But beyond their coaching talent, Cécile and Laurent are loving parents to their daughter, Juliette. As they train the world’s most celebrated gymnast for a dazzling performance at the Paris Olympics, Juliette is carving her own path as a member of the French diving team set to make waves in the same event.

Simone Biles celebrates with Cécile Landi as her daughter is bound for the Paris Olympics

On 28th May 2024, Cécile Landi took to her Instagram stories to share a moment of pride as she reposted a thrilling announcement from Equipe France, revealing the official selection of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Among the chosen few were her daughter, Juliette Landi, alongside other talented athletes in cycling, fencing, artistic swimming, and diving.

The caption of the post exclaimed, “ OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR PARIS 2024. 28 athletes join the Olympic delegation in road cycling, fencing, artistic swimming and diving! ️️” Cécile couldn’t contain her excitement as she penned her own caption, “She is going to Paris! We’re so proud of her and so excited for her!!!! Bravo Juju!!!!” But the festivities didn’t stop there.

Simone Biles, the gymnastics sensation herself, also joined in, sharing the same post on her Instagram stories and offering her congratulations to the seventeen-year-old. In her caption, she exclaimed, “GO @juliette_landi PARIS BOUND,” accompanied by celebratory emojis of the French flag and a heart. As we reflect on these words, let us see what the seventeen-year-old herself had to say about securing a ticket to the Paris Olympics.

Juliette Landi reveals how gymnastics led to her finding diving

On her Instagram profile, Juliette Landi shared a carousel post alongside her teammate Nais Gillet. The young member of the Landi clan shared that, ever since she was a child, she had dreamed of participating in the Olympics. Initially, Juliette had envisioned herself as a gymnast, but about three years ago, she discovered scuba diving and fell in love with it. This newfound passion led her to pursue diving seriously.

She expressed immense joy and excitement in announcing her selection to represent France in the synchronized 3 m diving event at the Paris Olympics, alongside her partner Nais Gillet. This achievement held great significance for her, and she said, “This selection means so much to me and I feel really proud of myself! Thank you to all of my coaches, teammates in the USA and France for all of their support! It means so much to me!”

This moment holds special significance for the proud parents, Cécile and Laurent Landi, who are themselves former Olympians. Now, as coaches to the world’s most famous gymnast, Simone Biles, and many other WCC talents, they also have the added joy of seeing their own daughter represent them proudly at the Olympic level.

WWE

Mike Tyson’s Daughter Honors Fallen Soldiers With Powerful One-Word Tribute on Memorial Day

While Mike Tyson is slated to face Jake Paul on July 20 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, live on Netflix, his daughter, Milan Tyson, is honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. With poignant simplicity, Milan encapsulates the profound gratitude and reverence for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in just one word.

Turning to Instagram today, the daughter of the boxing legend shared a post from MacDill Air Force Base, who wrote, “A day of reflection in honor and remembrance of those who have selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice.” However, Milan added her own take on the special day dedicated to the bravest in the country. What did she say?

Well, Milan Tyson (16), wrote on her Instagram story, “Heroes” to pay her respect for the soldiers. Born in 2008, Mike Tyson fathered his sixth child with now wife Lakiha Spicer, who also goes by the name of Kiki. The couple has another son named Morocco Tyson, who was born in 2011, two years after Tyson tied the knot with Kiki.

Having retired from the sport all the way back in 2005 after his last fight against Kevin McBride, Mike Tyson has fought in an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. However, he will make his comeback to professional boxing against Paul at the age of 58, something that didn’t sit well with most of his fans across the globe.

Sadly, even that seems to have come under jeopardy, as the latest reports reveal Tyson suffered a medical emergency during a Miami to LA flight on Sunday. Yet, opponent Jake Paul has suggested everything is A-OK and the fight will go on as planned. Nevertheless, as Milan celebrates the pride filled day, here’s what one needs to know about Tyson’s children.

How many children does Mike Tyson have?

Despite being a father to seven children, Mike Tyson endured the tragic loss of one offspring in 2009 due to a freak accident. Nevertheless, Tyson’s eldest daughter, Mikey Lorna Tyson, born in 1990 to his second wife Monica Turner, and his son Rayna Tyson, born in 1996, stand as testaments to his enduring paternal bond despite adversity.

In the subsequent year, Tyson welcomed his son Amir Tyson into the world with Sol Xochitl, who presently thrives as a sports commentator and entrepreneur. Additionally, Tyson experienced the heartache of losing his daughter, Exodus Tyson, at the tender age of four in 2009. Following this tragedy, Tyson and Kiki celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Milan Tyson, in 2008, who briefly explored the realm of tennis.

In 2011, Tyson and Lakiha Spicer welcomed their second child into the world, whom they affectionately named Morocco Tyson. Adding to his diverse family tree, Tyson also shares a son with Sol Xochitl born in 2002, named Miguel Tyson, who has pursued a career in music.

With that said, Milan Tyson celebrated the auspicious day of Memorial Day on Instagram while paying her respects for the fallen brave souls.

BOXING

Anthony Joshua may have to wait longer for a shot at reclaiming his championship belts

Former unified heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua has been working extremely hard to get himself another title shot. For him, getting sweet revenge against Oleksandr Usyk would be an ideal scenario but it realy doesn’t matter who is holding the belts by the time he gets that new chance. Currently, he is one of the top contenders who will get his chance to compete for the IBF title. Supposedly, Joshua was going to fight against the winner of the Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois winner at Wembley Stadium in September. But recent developments might prevent him from doing so, regardless of what the IBF wants to do. As you may already know, they wanted to strip Oleksandr Usyk from his belt but the Ukrainian champion appealed this decision.

The reason Oleksandr Usyk might win this appeal of very simple, he just fought recently and his contract has a rematch clause that Tyson Fury just activated last week. As soon as both fighters recover from their own match, they will step back inside the ring. Usyk simply can’t afford gettingstripped of any belt because the whole point of making this fight happen was if it is for all the belts. Although they are still waiting for a decision to be made, all signs point towards Oleksandr Usyk getting more time to recover and properly defend all the belts in a rematch against Tyson Fury. That also means Anthony Joshua will have to wait a few months before he get a crack at all the belts himself.

But AJ can’t stay inactive during this time, he will get a different fight if he doesn’t get a chance to win belts again. The person with this plan to make AJ fight for the IBF belt is Turki Alalshikh, who had been talking about his plans to make this happen for months. Presumably, he is the one who has been pushing for Uayk to get his IBF belt stripped off. Joshua will still likely fight the winner of next weekend’s fight between Dubois and Hrgovic but no belts would be involved if the IBF fufills Oleksandr Usyk’s appeal. Still, Joshua against any of those two will be a tremendous fight.

BOXING

Anthony Joshua’s 6-Man Shortlist For Next Fight

By sportnow May 28, 2024

Anthony Joshua has six possible options for his next fight following Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. That’s according to his promoter Eddie Hearn, who accompanied the Londoner to the undisputed world heavyweight championship bout at Kingdom Arena.

The 34-year-old may not have picked his opponent yet, but he does have a date and a venue for his next bout. Barring a considerable change in plans, Joshua will headline a card at Wembley Stadium on the 21st of September. The event will mark the first show held on UK soil by Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh and Hearn spoke to the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel about the contenders to share the ring with his fighter on that night.

“He’s ready to fight anybody. He’d love to fight Oleksandr Usyk again, he’d love to fight Tyson Fury. Happy to fight [Filip] Hrgovic, happy to fight [Daniel] Dubois, happy to fight [Joseph] Parker, [Deontay] Wilder. You have not got a problem with Anthony Joshua. Literally, anybody who wants it can get it.”

On the possibility of a meeting between Joshua and Fury, Hearn reasoned: “If Usyk’s injured, can’t make the date, do you make Fury versus Joshua, with the winner fighting Usyk? The answer for me is yes please.”

Hearn’s comments reflect Joshua’s confidence in his ability, suggesting that he genuinely believes he can beat any of the world’s top heavyweights. Below is a look at each of the contenders, ranked by the likelihood of them facing ‘AJ’ next.

6. Tyson Fury

Record: 34-1-1

The prospect of Fury and Joshua trading blows has been something of a holy grail ideal for a long while and ‘The Gypsy King’ finally losing his undefeated record may mean it is closer to becoming a reality. A meeting of this pair would serve as a sizable opportunity to restore any wounded pride that Fury may have after his recent defeat. Even so, the already pencilled-in October rematch with Usyk seems like a more likely next move for the Morecambe man.

5. Oleksandr Usyk

Record: 22-0

Given that Joshua has already lost two successive clashes with the new undisputed heavyweight king, a third and final shot at the Ukrainian four-belt holder, is dripping with narrative.

However, given the mental and physical toll of being at the summit of your field, the Simferopol-born southpaw may well opt for a sabbatical if he doesn’t end up rematching Fury, rather than jumping back into the ring in four months’ time.

4. Filip Hrgovic

Record: 17-0

Hrgovic is on a streak of 17 fights unbeaten but hasn’t fought since defeating Mark De Mori in December 2023. That period of inactivity will come to an end when he faces Daniel Dubois on 1st of June in Saudi Arabia – potentially for the IBF heavyweight title if Usyk is stripped of it as expected.

Should the Croatian not bring a title to the table, then it is unlikely that he will get the call to be Joshua’s next foe.

3. Daniel Dubois

Record: 20-2

South London slugger Dubois could punch his ticket to face Joshua if he successfully defeats Hrgovic at the start of next month. The all-British clash would have Wembley buzzing, particularly if Dubois is able to bring the IBF heavyweight title into the equation.

The 26-year-old gave Usyk a scare back in August of last year and is more than capable of upsetting Joshua’s planned redemption story.

2. Joseph Parker

Record: 35-3

If Joshua is not able to challenge for the IBF belt, then it stands to reason that he will want to face the best available competition. New Zealander Parker has made no secret of his desire to once again step into the ring with Joshua, having suffered his first professional defeat to the Watford man back in 2018.

Parker even went as far as to call Joshua out in an Ed Sheeran-inspired parody video earlier this year. The 32-year-old is in some of the best form of his career, having recently picked up wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang and could easily upset Joshua’s future plans.

1. Deontay Wilder

Record: 43-3-1

A fight between Joshua and Wilder is one that fans have wanted to see for much of the last decade. While there is much talk of a potential title opportunity for Joshua on the Wembley show, Turki Alalshikh has been open about his desire to deliver the biggest available fights to the world.

With Fury and Usyk likely tied up with one another until the end of 2024, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ represents the biggest available name for Joshua to fight on the 21st of September. The Alabama native is another heavyweight who will be in action on the June 1st card. If he wins his main event clash with Zhilei Zhang then the door could finally be open for Joshua vs Wilder to be made.