Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring before the end of the year.
The British boxing star last fought in September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley.
Despite more than a year away from the ring, where the 36-year-old underwent elbow surgery, promoter Hearn has now issued a positive update on Joshua’s return.
He suggested that the heavyweight could return before the end of the year.
When asked if Joshua will fight on one of three Matchroom events on November 15, December 13 and December 27, Hurn replied: “Yes”.
The promoter added: “All I’m saying is, if he fights this year, it will just be a run out fight.
“Because, coming back and fighting in a big arena, in a tough fight after being out for a year and a half, it’s not easy.
“And it isn’t about the money in this fight this year.”
Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring before the end of the year
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ReutersThe Briton was rumoured to be eyeing up a fight against rival Tyson Fury, who has retired from the sport.
AJ has also been heavily linked to events in Africa during early 2026, with several opponents putting their names forward, including Tony Yoka.
He could appear on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr’s fight against Conor Benn in a huge rematch on November 15.
If the turnaround is too tight, the former World Heavyweight Champion could also be lined up to appear in the US on the undercard of Diego Pacheco vs Kevin Lele Sadjo on December 13 in California.
Five facts about boxing that fans might not know | GBNEWS/PAThe last chance will be on December 27 in Saudi Arabia, where Naoya Inoue is scheduled to appear.
Joshua is awaiting official confirmation of his next move as he prepares in camp.
Being an undercard fight would most likely mean his match-up will not be a big name.
The British boxing star last fought in September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley
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AJ has headlined every event he has appeared at since he fought Kevin Johnson in 2015 as a preliminary bout to Kell Brook’s clash with Frankie Gavin at the O2 Arena.
Still making his name at the time, the boxing star unleashed a brutal KO victory over Johnson.
