Boxing really is dead in America

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The question now is when he’ll do so in the U.S. And the posturing over that prospect began immediately from Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, who noted the largest post-World War II boxing crowd in England of 90,000 on Saturday and said, “I’m not sure you can do that in the U.S.

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“I think China’s more likely than America for the next fight. We’ve had some conversations out there. Huge market, huge money,” Hearn said, adding, “Who’s making it in America?” When Canelo Alvarez was mentioned, Hearn sniffed, “Yes, but … [Joshua’s] looking at everyone.” The contention is timed perfectly as Showtime’s U.S. television rights deal with Joshua has just two fights remaining. The network’s executive vice president, Stephen Espinoza, said, “We’re in discussions for extensions beyond that. I’m sure the price just went up in the last couple of hours. And deservedly so.” Espinoza said he understands “that the Brits and other territories resent that the U.S. is the end-all and be-all. … But there are financial and other rewards in exposing Anthony to this vast population of 300 million people, most of whom have not yet discovered him.

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Until his U.S. debut, Joshua said he wants Americans “to be excited about the division, the characters in the sport. They know we can fight now. We don’t back down, and now we’re back at the forefront.

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