Anthony Joshua is practicing hard to stay ready for his return to the ring in 2025. Former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua (28-4, 25 COs) has not yet selected an opponent for his next battle, but he believes he is waiting for Tyson Fury to announce that he is coming out of the pension.
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Promoter Eddie Hearn says Fury is the one they want, but they are also interested in a re -broadcast with IBF champion Daniel Dubois. Joshua, 35, wants to avenge his fifth round to Dubois from the past summer on September 21. The two fought in front of a large crowd at Wembley Stadium in London. Losing before all the fans was a disappointment for AJ, while he left them.
If Fury no longer no longer, Joshua will have to decide whether to continue to wait or fight against one of the leading contenders. Deontay Wilder is another man who is Hearn interested in fighting Joshua. Andy Ruiz jr. Is interested in a trilogy with Joshua, and it is a fight that would attract a lot of interest.
Joshua’s options
– Daniel Dubois
– Tyson Fury
– Andy Ruiz jr
– Deontay Wilder
– Derek Chisora
– Dillian Whyte
– Martin Bakole
Hearn did not sound excited about Joshua fighting Bakole. It may be that he feels that the fight would not sell to the British market, because Bakole is not known for casual boxing fans. It is also a risky battle for Joshua, because he comes from a co-loss to Dubois with a four-knob, fifth round. Fighting a dangerous puncher like Bakole in his first battle sounds like a bad idea.
The 39-year-old Wilder is also a risky fight, and he is perhaps harder than he is worth at this stage of his career. It is too late in the game for a fight between Joshua and Deontay to be worth striving.
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– Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) February 17, 2025
Last updated on 02/17/2025
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