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Anthony Joshuaās promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that the former two-time heavyweight champion is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring in 2025.
The announcement comes in the wake of Joshuaās devastating loss to Daniel Dubois, a fight that derailed his bid to reclaim his position as a dominant force in the boxing world.
Joshua, who turned 35 on October 15, is at a crossroads in his illustrious career. While some speculated the defeat might signal the end of his journey in professional boxing, Hearn dismissed any talk of retirement, reaffirming that the British-Nigerian remains committed to continuing his career.
āAnthony loves boxing; heād fight forever if he could,ā Hearn said.
The 2012 Olympic gold medallist entered 2023 with renewed vigour, securing four straight wins and looking poised to challenge for heavyweight supremacy once more. However, his encounter with Dubois in March 2024 proved a stumbling block. A brutal lossāfollowing a first-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannouāreset the trajectory of his comeback.
Speaking on the loss, Hearn acknowledged the need for Joshua to regroup both mentally and physically. āAfter fighting four times in less than a year, Anthony needs to recharge. Heāll resume camp in January 2025, which sets him up perfectly for an April or May return to action,ā he explained.
Hearn made it clear that Joshuaās return would not include tune-up fights.
āAt this stage in his career, Anthony doesnāt need warm-ups,ā Hearn said.
āHeās going straight in. Thereās no appeal in smaller fights; itās about making the big ones happen.ā
This approach contrasts with Joshuaās previous rebuilding phase, following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. Then, he fought Jermaine Franklin and other lower-ranked opponents to regain confidence. Now, with time not on his side, Hearn believes Joshuaās focus must shift exclusively to marquee matchups.
Despite recent setbacks, Joshua remains one of boxingās biggest draws, both in the UK and globally. His ability to pack arenas and generate pay-per-view interest ensures he will continue to be a key player in the heavyweight division.
The next steps for Joshua largely hinge on the availability of Tyson Fury and Dubois. Furyās bout with Usyk and Duboisā February title defence will determine how soon negotiations can begin for either fight.
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