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Anthony Joshua Targeting July Return as Fury Fight Put on Hold

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Joshua's camp will assess his condition following December's fatal Nigeria crash.

Overview

  • Eddie Hearn expects Joshua to re-enter camp within weeks and is exploring a late-summer bout, with July under consideration.
  • Joshua will not face Tyson Fury next, with Hearn suggesting their long-discussed matchup is more likely late 2026 or early 2027.
  • Joshua sustained minor injuries in the December road collision near Lagos that killed close team members Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele.
  • Tyson Fury is scheduled to box Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 in London and has cited Joshua’s tragedy as a catalyst for his own return.
  • Nigerian authorities have charged the driver involved in the crash with multiple driving offenses, and Joshua’s plans remain dependent on his physical and emotional readiness.