In an explosive callout that has sent shockwaves through the boxing world, Edgar, an up-and-coming heavyweight, has publicly challenged former world champion Anthony Joshua to face him in the ring. Known for his brash confidence and fearless attitude, Edgar didn’t hold back as he taunted Joshua with a bold promise: to knock him out once again, following an earlier sparring session that allegedly ended in Edgar putting Joshua down.
As Anthony Joshua’s team continues negotiations for his next big fight, including the much-anticipated rematch with Daniel Dubois, Edgar has thrown his name into the mix with a fiery proposition. “If you can’t fight Daniel Dubois, you can fight me,” Edgar said in a recent interview. “I’ll put you to sleep a second time.”
The comment refers to a now-infamous sparring session where Edgar claims to have knocked Joshua down, though the details of that event remain debated within boxing circles. Regardless of the validity of the claim, Edgar is making it clear that he’s ready to step up and face the former two-time heavyweight champion, and he’s willing to back it up with his fists.
Anthony Joshua, once considered the future of the heavyweight division, has had a tumultuous few years. After suffering back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua returned to the ring with a win over Jermaine Franklin earlier this year, but his performance left some fans questioning whether he still has the same fire and hunger that once made him a dominant force.
With a possible rematch against Daniel Dubois in the works after Dubois’ controversial loss to Usyk, Joshua’s next fight could be pivotal in determining the direction of his career. However, with negotiations still ongoing, the path remains unclear—and Edgar’s challenge could offer a new and exciting alternative.
Edgar, though not yet a household name, has been making waves in the heavyweight division with a string of knockout victories. His aggressive fighting style and no-nonsense attitude have earned him a growing fanbase, and this public challenge to Joshua is likely to boost his profile even further.
In recent interviews, Edgar has expressed frustration with the slow pace of his career progression and is eager to prove himself on the world stage. A fight against Joshua would undoubtedly provide him with the opportunity he craves, and he’s confident he has what it takes to dethrone the former champ.
“I respect what Joshua has done, but it’s my time now,” Edgar said. “He’s past his prime, and I’m just getting started. If he steps in the ring with me, I’ll finish what I started in sparring.”
