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Brandon Moore Targets ‘Easy Pickings’ Joshua After Savage Win
Brandon “OJ Bam” Moore’s shot at Anthony Joshua isn’t just another prospect dreaming out loud — it’s a heavyweight statement at 19-1, and it comes with timing that says everything.
Fresh from dismantling previously unbeaten DeAndre Savage in Detroit, Moore didn’t hold back. “I want to fight Anthony Joshua,” he told Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein after a one-sided points win (100-89 twice, 99-90). Moore dominated, scored a knockdown, and never let Savage breathe.
That’s not a warm-up performance. That’s a declaration.
Why Joshua? The Answer is Perception
But why Joshua? The answer lies in perception. Once the division’s golden boy, Joshua looked lost in his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois and has since had Jake Paul name-drop him as a future opponent. Suddenly, AJ, a two-time unified champion and a global draw, is being positioned as a soft touch and “easy pickings” for the up-and-coming fighters.
Moore wants to flip that narrative in his own favor. By targeting Joshua, he’s not just chasing a payday; he’s chasing the credibility that comes with being the man to finally close the book on Britain’s biggest heavyweight export of the modern era.
“This was probably my easiest win,” Moore said of Savage. “I boxed really well. I am ready for what’s next, and I want to fight Anthony Joshua. I am going to speak it into existence.”
Joshua’s Stock
It’s a bold move. Most fighters at Moore’s stage build slowly, waiting to force their name into the big conversation. Moore is skipping the queue. He’s betting that Joshua’s stock has slipped just enough to make the fight possible.
The politics, as ever, won’t be easy. Joshua still commands the money, the network deals, and the sway. For Moore to land him, promoters will have to see market value, not just ambition. But by beating Savage and then planting his flag on AJ, Moore has at least forced his name into a conversation no one saw coming.
For now, Joshua remains an Everest. But the mountain looks a little less intimidating, and Brandon Moore is already climbing.
Detroit Results Round-Up
The Fox Theatre staged a night that delivered more than Moore’s breakout moment.
Olivia Curry vs. Kaye Scott | Ten brutal rounds ended in a majority draw, with Scott ahead 98-92 on one card and the other two reading 95-95. Both women want the rematch — and fans do too.
Da’Velle Smith | The Detroit super middleweight extended his unbeaten streak with a second-round knockout of Janer Gonzalez, flashing the power that makes him one to watch under SugarHill Steward.
Sardius Simmons | Flint’s heavyweight prospect moved to 4-0 in his DAZN debut, outpointing Lemire Isom-Riley over six composed rounds.
Savannah Tini | The unbeaten welterweight showcased her speed and strength, moving to 6-0 with a comfortable decision win over Michaele Nogue.
Jelena Mrdjenovic | The Canadian featherweight veteran took an eight-round nod over Liliana Martinez, showing her experience under Steward’s guidance.
Kahmel Makled | The Detroit light heavyweight thrilled his supporters, improving to 4-0 by outclassing Christian Juresic.
Jasmine Hampton | The decorated amateur made a thunderous pro debut, blasting out Midajah Rogers inside 30 seconds.
About the Author
Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.
Brandon Moore Targets ‘Easy Pickings’ Joshua After Savage Win
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