Joshua: David Haye will 'probably' fight Shannon Briggs, says Anthony Joshua
Friday 1 April 2016 11:32, UK
Anthony Joshua would not be surprised to see Shannon Briggs fight David Haye - but definitely wants to meet him first.
The IBF world heavyweight challenger admits he is a fan of 'The Cannon' and expects him to get his first fight in Great Britain after setting up camp in London.
Briggs gatecrashed Haye's press conference on Wednesday, calling the former WBA world champion out, which left Joshua thinking a possible showdown could well become a reality - especially now the American has had a successful brain scan.
He's a former heavyweight world champion and I am sure he'll get another go - if he keeps barking at the right person, someone is going to bite back.
"He's a real character and a good guy and a good man for the sport," Joshua told Sky Sports.
"He's been a heavyweight world champion and I am sure he'll get another go - if he keeps barking at the right person, someone is going to bite back.
"I think Haye will probably fight him."
Joshua is expecting a similar visit from Briggs ahead of his Sky Sports Box Office world tittle challenge against Charles Martin on April 9.
With a media workout, press conference and weigh-in coming up in fight week, 'AJ' is looking forward to meeting the former world heavyweight champion, providing he brings gifts.
When asked if he is a Briggs fan, he said: "100 per cent... Let's go champ!
"Slyly I am... very slyly. I hope he turns up and I hope he'll bring me a t-shirt as well!
"He is the ultimate entertainer. He reminds me of my dad; he's old-school, confident, still trying to keep in there."
Charles Martin vs Anthony Joshua, live on Sky Sports Box Office on April 9, is available to order via online.
