Anthony Joshua’s Comeback Explodes with Shocking Twist as Promoter Drops Date for Historic Fight
Anthony Joshua seems to be inching closer and closer to a return by the day, with the ex-champion now closing in on a specific date for a comeback.
Sidelined from action since last year, Anthony Joshua has been linked with all sorts of opponents in recent weeks, as he plans a return to the ring as soon as 2026
And with the likes of Tyson Fury floated for the Watford favorite in a hiatus-snapping return of his own, Joshua is now lined up for a definitive date.
If the return in question comes to fruition, too, it would mark a debut outing for Joshua in a certain region for the first time in his decorated heavyweight career.
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As well as pairing with Fury, Joshua has also been urged to fight the likes of Jake Paul — a bout he has missed out on for the time being, as well as a pairing with fellow Olympic gold medal winner Tony Yoka.
And following recent talks for a potential blockbuster outing in Africa as soon as next year, Joshua’s long-time promoter, Matchroom Boxing leader Eddie Hearn, revealed the former two-time champion is gearing up for a return in February.
“Yeah, I’d love him (Anthony Joshua) to [fight in Africa],” Hearn told IFL TV. “[In] February. I think it would be amazing. Yeah, Ghana. In Accra.”
Notably, a debut outing in Africa for Joshua would see the megastar fight in the UK, North America, and the Middle East throughout his illustrious career in the ring.
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Staking his claim for a grudge match with former WBC heavyweight gold holder Fury in his immediate return to the ring, Joshua has long been linked with an all-British pairing with the Morecambe superstar.
However, as far as Hearn is concerned, the Watford star is likely set to receive a warm-up fight of sorts in his immediate return.
Staking his claim for a shot at Fury in his first venture to the ring since his loss to Daniel Dubois, former titleholder Joshua issued a scathing call-out to the former champion.