Boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of Anthony Joshua's next fight, and it looks like we might finally be getting closer to the details. Recently, French media outlet L'Equipe reported that Joshua has confirmed there is a 90% chance that his next opponent will be the 2016 Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka. The fight is rumored to take place in December, but there has been little clarity regarding the location – until now.
Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith recently dropped a huge hint on social media, sparking rumors that the highly anticipated showdown between Joshua and Yoka could take place in Africa. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the boxing world, and fans are already buzzing with excitement about the possibility of such a historic event.
Fighting in Africa would be a monumental moment in the sport's history. The idea of Joshua, one of boxing's biggest stars, stepping into the ring on African soil evokes memories of the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" in 1974, when Muhammad Ali faced George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo). That iconic fight was a defining moment for boxing, and if Joshua vs Yoka happens in Africa, it would undoubtedly ignite similar excitement and energy across the continent.
While details are still being finalized, the thought of bringing such a monumental fight to Africa represents a massive step for the sport and its growing global audience. This potential showdown between Joshua and Yoka could not only mark the next chapter in both fighters' careers but also bring the sport of boxing back to the continent that has always had a deep connection to the sport’s history.
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