Anthony Joshua is looking to return to the boxing ring in July as he recovers from a serious car accident that occurred in December. However, promoter Eddie Hearn has stated that Joshua's next fight will not be against Tyson Fury as previously hoped.
Joshua had recently celebrated a successful sixth-round knockout win over Jake Paul in Miami before tragedy struck during a visit to his family in Nigeria for the holidays. During this visit, he was involved in a car accident that resulted in the deaths of two of his close associates, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, who were part of his training team. Joshua was hospitalized due to this incident.
In a discussion with The Sportsman, Hearn confirmed that the initial plans for Joshua to fight in March, potentially paving the way for a confrontation with Fury, have been canceled.
"He was scheduled to fight in March, followed by a bout with Tyson Fury. That is no longer happening. He won’t fight Tyson Fury next," Hearn mentioned, adding that no concrete arrangements have been set for Joshua's return.
Hearn emphasized that the primary focus is on ensuring Joshua's complete recovery and gradually getting him back into training. "Anthony Joshua’s main goal is to return to training camp. He isn’t quite ready physically yet, but he is getting closer. There is nothing he desires more than to be back in training camp, where he feels most at home," Hearn explained.
Hearn speculated that July is a plausible timeframe for Joshua’s comeback, with various venues worldwide being explored. Further discussions regarding opponents and event logistics are anticipated once Joshua resumes full training in the upcoming weeks.
Meanwhile, Tyson Fury is preparing for his return to the ring as well. He is set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking Fury's first fight since suffering a defeat against Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.
While fans may have to hold off for the Joshua-Fury match, Hearn's remarks indicate that Joshua's return to competitive boxing — and full fitness — is on the horizon.
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