Daniel Dubois knocked out Joshua in September at Wembley Stadium in a passing of the torch while several fresh faces are chomping at the bit to prove that they are the next great heavyweight.
The pick of the bunch in most expert’s eyes is two-time Olympic gold medallist Bakhodir Jalolov.
The towering southpaw from Uzbekistan stands 6ft 7in tall and has a monstrous 81-inch reach.
However, he doesn’t move like a man of his size
Jalolov is light on his feet, possesses blisteringly quick hands and has an elite boxing brain that has paved the way for a glittering amateur career.
Among the mountain of medals in his trophy cabinet are two Olympic golds from Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, two World Championship golds and three Asian Championship golds.
Jalolov also boasts an unblemished 14-0 professional record with every single one of his wins coming inside the distance.
He made his pro debut back in 2018, although his progression has been stunted by his return to the unpaid ranks for two Olympic cycles.
