Anthony Joshua is keeping his fans in suspense regarding his comeback fight, with the decision expected to be revealed just 48 hours before the match. Since his knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois last September, Joshua has been eyeing a warm-up bout before setting his sights on a potential showdown with fellow British boxer Tyson Fury in the upcoming year. The former two-time heavyweight champion might even make a surprise appearance on an undercard event before the Christmas season.
Promoter Eddie Hearn disclosed, “We will finalize his next fight this week. If he competes this year, the announcement will be last-minute, with opponents already lined up for a low-key fight week scenario.” Hearn emphasized the spontaneity of the plan, aiming for Joshua to simply show up, weigh in, and get into the ring without much fanfare. While acknowledging the unusual nature of this approach, Hearn expressed his desire for Joshua to deliver an impressive performance without the pressure of ticket sales.
However, Hearn pointed out an exception to this strategy, noting that a potential matchup with YouTuber Jake Paul could be an exciting prospect. Despite discussions with Paul’s team, no official offer has been made for a fight between Joshua and Paul. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn is scheduled to take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, November 15.
For viewers interested in the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn fight, it can be accessed via DAZN PPV for £24.99 or viewed for free with a DAZN Ultimate subscription. Notably, Joshua is currently seeking a new coaching team following his collaboration with trainer Ben Davison for his past three matches. Recently, Joshua visited Oleksandr Usyk’s training camp in Spain as he gears up for the next phase of his boxing career. Having trained with notable coaches like Tony Sims, Rob McCracken, Robert Garcia, and Derrick James, Joshua is exploring new training environments post his tenure at Fury’s former stable.