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Eddie Hearn: 'Anthony Joshua five fights from world title'

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes that Anthony Joshua is "five fights" away from a world title fight.

Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua will have "another five fights" before a potential world title bout next summer, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

The 25-year-old, who is unbeaten in 14 fights, defeated Gary Cornish in 97 seconds to claim the Commonwealth title last Saturday and is yet to box past three rounds.

Hearn told BBC Sport: "He can win those title fights now but it has to be the right time. He will get there but I would say wait until summer 2016, which will probably give us another five fights until he is ready to challenge for a world title.

"I've never seen a fighter where the path is so clear. All he has to do is keep training and keep winning, and then nothing will stand in his way."

Joshua will face Dillan Whyte, who beat him while both were in the amateur ranks, for the Commonwealth and vacant British title on December 12 at the O2 Arena.

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Anthony Joshua celebrates his victory over Denis Bakhtov during their Vacant WBC International Heavyweight Championship bout at O2 Arena on October 11, 2014
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