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Who should Anthony Joshua face next?

Four potential opponents for the British heavyweight.

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Anthony Joshua added the WBO belt to his collection with victory over New Zealander Joseph Parker in Cardiff on Saturday.

The Briton increased a haul that had previously seen him secure the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at who could be the 28-year-old’s next opponent.

Deontay Wilder

The controversial American, unbeaten in a 40-fight career, is the opponent most boxing fans want to see next for Joshua. Promoter Eddie Hearn has not ruled out the prospect of it happening this year, although he has admitted to a degree of frustration regarding the approach of Wilder’s management. If it does take place, then a win for Joshua would see him take Wilder’s WBC belt and make him undisputed heavyweight king.

Jarrell Miller

Alexander Povetkin

Alexander Povetkin, left, was in impressive form in Cardiff on Saturday
Alexander Povetkin, left, was in impressive form in Cardiff on Saturday (Nick Potts/PA)


Povetkin, a 38-year-old Russian, showed his considerable punching power by inflicting a fifth-round knockout on Liverpool’s David Price in an undercard fight on Saturday’s bill at the Principality Stadium. He is the mandatory WBO challenger and would undoubtedly be viewed as a dangerous opponent, but any fight would potentially lack the pulling power of a Wilder showdown.

Tyson Fury

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