The next move of Anthony Joshua is still unknown, but one potential rival in the heavyweight division believes that the former two-time world champion should consider exiting the sport.
Zhilei Zhang, a leading contender amongst boxing's big men, has been linked to a showdown with Joshua on several occasions, but he’s unsure what the Brit has left.
In September, Joshua aimed to become a three-time ruler when he stepped into the ring with IBF titlist, Daniel Dubois, inside a congested Wembley Stadium.
Some within the boxing industry had expected Joshua to jump into an immediate rematch with Dubois, but his next fight doesn't look likely to take place until next summer.
Tyson Fury could be one option for Joshua depending on how his sequel with Oleksandr Usyk materialises, but Zhang is also ready to test himself against Joshua despite insisting that his former amateur nemesis's best days are behind him.
“My personal humble opinion is that he is finished, and he should look into investment,” said Zhang when speaking to DAZN via AceOdds.
“He should look into retirement and get himself wrapped up with the business side of it. Whatever he wants to do, just go ahead and choose that route.
“With everything being said, of course, I do want to fight him, but I don't think he wants to fight me. I don't think Eddie Hearn will put him anywhere near me.”
Zhang last fought in June with a brutal knockout of Deontay Wilder and is yet to confirm his next fight.
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