Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) won gold at the 2012 London Olympics, beating Roberto Cammarelle on countback. He subsequently turned professional with Matchroom Boxing, and a boxing phenomenon was born. AJ captivated the British public, who supported him from his debut win over Emanuele Leo through to beating Charles Martin to win the IBF heavyweight title. Many more memorable nights followed, but many are asking what’s left for Joshua in 2025 and beyond. Eddie Hearn has spoken to The Stomping Ground, revealing who is the favourite to fight AJ next.
Eddie Hearn Reveals Favourite for Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight
What’s Next for Anthony Joshua?
Joshua’s career quickly entered a new stratosphere, recording many eye-catching wins before winning his first world title. The do-or-die victory over Wladimir Klitschko will forever be remembered as one of the greatest nights in British Boxing.
On June 1, 2019, AJ, while riding high in the heavyweight division, suffered a stunning stoppage defeat against Andy Ruiz in Madison Square Garden. Following that defeat, AJ was written off by the masses before he gained revenge against Ruiz with a disciplined, unanimous decision win.
Talking to The Stomping Ground about Joshua’s future, Hearn said: “To be honest, the focus is still very much on the Jake Paul fight. Those talks continue in an amicable and exciting fashion with MVP, and I think that’s definitely the favourite to happen next, I really do.
Hearn Counts Out Yoka and Ward
“If not, we’d also love to do the event in Ghana. So yeah, Tony Yoka wise, I don’t know where all the momentum’s come from. I’m not ruling it out, but, you know, it’s definitely not anywhere near being done. Josh Dubin called me the other day, he’s like, ‘Dre (Andre Ward) wants to fight.’ I’m like, who? Which one do you mean? Yeah, I don’t know. I think Andre Ward called out Jake Paul a couple of years ago as well, so it’s great that everyone’s still calling AJ out. Yeah, I can’t see that being a fight, no,” Said Hearn discussing potential AJ opponents.
