UFC champ Miocic calls out boxing champ Joshua after Klitschko retires
Stipe Miocic could be looking to follow in the footsteps of fellow UFC champion Conor McGregor by entering the world of boxing.
Thursday, after Wladimir Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing, UFC heavyweight champion Miocic offered his congratulations and then wasted little time before challenging Anthony Joshua - who was set to be Klitschko's next opponent - to a fight.
Much respect @Klitschko on an incredible career. Good luck on the next chapter, champ!
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) August 3, 2017
. @anthonyfjoshua looks like your schedule is wide open. No excuses, let's dance! #BaddestManOnThePlanet
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) August 3, 2017
Klitschko was beaten by Joshua in April via 11th-round stoppage. Any hope of a rematch ended with the 41-year-old Klitschko's retirement.
This isn't the first time Miocic has called out Joshua. In June, Miocic questioned Joshua's credentials to be considered the baddest man on the planet after the latter suggested he didn't know who Miocic is:
. @anthonyfjoshua "This guy" is the universally recognized as the baddest man on the planet. You aren't even the baddest man in the UK.
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) June 19, 2017