By Scott Gilfoid: Like many boxing fans, I was somewhat amused and shocked at hearing British heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua’s fast-talking promoter Eddie Hearn bring up the name of 2nd tier heavyweight Manuel Charr (28-3, 16 KOs) as a possible opponent for Joshua’s next fight on July 18th. The 30-year-old Charr has lost two out of his last four fights, and he’s no longer even ranked in the top 15.
Why Hearn would want to match Joshua up against Charr is unclear. I think it’s a fight on the same level as Joshua’s last opponent 35-year-old Kevin Johnson, who some fans felt looked no better than a punching bag last Saturday night against Joshua.