Anthony Joshua has been instructed “any place, any time” by Demsey McKean forward of a rumoured assembly within the ring this yr.
The former world champion is plotting a comeback after back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, with the Briton failing to regain the titles that he misplaced to the unbeaten Ukrainian in 2021.
And the 33-year-old has just lately been rumoured to face previous rival Dillian Whyte, however a tune-up bout in opposition to McKean might enable ‘AJ’ to work on his approach and regain confidence after linking up with anticipated new coach Derrick James.
McKean is undefeated at 22-0, with 14 of his wins having come through knockout, together with the newest win over 32-year-old stopped Patrick Korte within the third spherical final October, however untested at world degree.
“I’m the only name that’s kind of been thrown around and in the mix at the moment for a potential opponent for Joshua,” the Australian heavyweight instructed Matchroom.
“So, you know, if that fight happens. I would cherish that. Like I said, any place, any time. I would take that fight with open arms.
“I’m very confident with that fight as well.”
McKean has seen his rating boosted by the IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title, claimed after victory over Korte.
A doable date might land in April, after AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn stated the ‘ultimate 2023’ for his fighter would entail three fights, with a conflict in opposition to Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder ‘nailed on’.
