Despite coming off the back of a loss, Anthony Joshua is still high on the hit lists of many heavyweight contenders.

The Brit is one of boxing’s biggest stars and has just a few years left in the sport to add to his already impressive legacy. With an Olympic Gold Medal under his belt as well as two stints as world heavyweight champion, Joshua is looking to grab a belt once more before retiring.

However, all four titles are currently tied up in the discussions between champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois – who have both beaten ‘AJ’ – and their touted undisputed fight.

That means Joshua must look elsewhere for his next big night under the lights, and one man who continues to make his case is Jarrell Miller. The American missed his chance to fight ‘AJ’ back in 2019 when he tested positive for banned substances and was replaced by Andy Ruiz Jr, who made history when he scored the upset victory.

Ever since, Miller has called to settle the ‘unfinished business’, and is doing so again ahead of his intriguing clash with former British Champion Fabio Wardley on June 7.

Speaking to IFL TVty, ‘Big Baby’ said he would end Joshua’s career.

Anthony Joshua is plotting his return to the boxing ring after a lengthy layoff since his last fight, where he suffered a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, with speculation swirling around a long-awaited showdown with Deontay Wilder.

Now in the twilight of his career, the former two-time world heavyweight champion has experienced a turbulent few years. Anthony Joshua lost his titles to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and failed to reclaim them in the rematch the following year.

Since then, Joshua bounced back with solid performances—outpointing Jermaine Franklin, before scoring emphatic stoppages over Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou.

However, in his last outing against IBF champion Daniel Dubois, Joshua suffered a first-round knockdown and was eventually stopped in the fifth round. He has since been recovering from a minor injury.

Wilder’s fight still on the table

One clash fans have long craved is between Joshua and Wilder. While both men are past their peak, the allure of the matchup remains strong.

Wilder, who lost twice to Tyson Fury in their legendary trilogy, has struggled for consistency. His recent defeats include a decision loss to Joseph Parker and a fifth-round knockout by Zhilei Zhang in June.

Now preparing for his return against Tyrrell Herndon on June 27, Wilder’s team has reignited talk of a potential mega-fight with Joshua.

“It would be a big, big fight still,” Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel told Sun Sport.

“Maybe not quite as big as it was five years ago, but it’s still enormous. It’s like Mayweather vs Pacquiao—not at its peak, but still pretty damn big.”

Finkel also floated other possible opponents, including Ngannou, but emphasized that a late 2025 or early 2026 clash with Joshua remains firmly on the table.

“Deontay could fight again after June and go right into Joshua by the end of the year or early next year. I believe that’s a Wembley card, so we’ll see.”

With both fighters chasing a final legacy-defining moment, fans may finally witness Joshua vs. Wilder before the curtain falls on two explosive careers.

Anthony Joshua could be set for a lifeline in his quest to once again become world champion.

Joshua was last in action in September when he suffered a devastating fifth round knockout defeat to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.

t denied ‘AJ’ the chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion, and seemingly left him on the sidelines in the title picture.

That could now be about to change, after a top heavyweight contender revealed he would be willing to face Joshua next, in a fight where the winner would most likely challenge for world honours next.

The man in question is Joseph Parker, the former WBO heavyweight champion who took on Joshua back in March 2018.

Anthony Joshua still has over a month until he has fully recovered from an injury, says his promoter Eddie Hearn.

It has been six months since Joshua was knocked out by IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, and he has been silent when it comes to his next move.

While a return in the first of 2025 seemed logical, an injury has put a halt to Joshua’s fight plans this year.

Following the loss to Dubois and then Tyson Fury’s second successive loss to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in December, it looked like the stars had aligned for the showdown which British fight fans have been wanting for years.

However, with Fury announcing his retirement in January, this has poured cold water on the bout, but there are some who expect the former WBC heavyweight champion to make a comeback.

This has then led to claims that Joshua’s injury is to make believe in an attempt to wait it out for a Fury comeback and finally make this ‘Battle of Britain’ contest.

Speaking to The Stomping Ground, Hearn dismissed these claims and instead offered a timeline as to when Joshua is expected back in training.

“No, not at all, we’re not going to just make up an injury. Basically, if we were waiting, we just go ‘we’re not going to fight at the moment’ and we’ll just see what happens,” Hearn said.

“He went back to the gym, and he’s not able to punch as he would like to be, and he’s got five weeks left now until he can punch properly.

“We’re not waiting for Tyson Fury, if that opportunity jumps up in the meantime, fantastic, if not we’ll just get fit, get ready and decide who we’re going to fight.”

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Losing mass and looking leaner has, at times, been the goal for Anthony Joshua. However, based on recent confirmation of a serious injury, his recent weight loss seems to have been imposed upon the former heavyweight champion rather than aimed for.

In an Instagram story posted yesterday, Joshua cut a noticeably leaner figure – a far cry from the pre-bout physique that his fans have become accustomed to. Joshua’s new look comes just weeks after Eddie Hearn confirmed that the 2012 Olympic gold medalist had sustained a serious injury. Hearn estimated that Joshua wouldn’t be able to “train properly for eight to 10 weeks”, ruling out any fights during the summer.

Anthony Joshua’s Rollercoaster Few Years

After a good run of wins, AJ’s resurgence came crashing down in September of 2024

It will be frustrating news to hear for Joshua as 2025 looked to be a year of redemption and renewal. Joshua headed into his last fight – an IBF world heavyweight championship bout with Daniel Dubois last September – on a promising run of form. Psychologically, Joshua seemed to have put the back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk behind him. Dispatching Jermaine Franklin Jr, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou in the space of 11 months put AJ firmly back in the world heavyweight championship conversation.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua is entering the final year of his illustrious boxing career, with plans to potentially engage in one to three more fights before retiring from professional heavyweight boxing.

Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports, Hearn revealed that Joshua is carefully planning the concluding chapter of his career, with potential high-profile matchups against Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury, or Joseph Parker under consideration.

“This is the final year. Let’s not beat around the bush,” Hearn stated. “He’s going to have somewhere between – it could always be your last fight – but one and three fights, that’s the reality of the situation.”

The two-time world heavyweight champion is currently recovering from a minor injury sustained after his fifth-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September.

Hearn discussed Anthony Joshua’s deliberate method to ending his career in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, mentioning high-profile bouts against opponents like Joseph Parker, Tyson Fury, and Daniel Dubois.

Hearn underlined that this is the last year. “We have to acknowledge that, depending on the situation, he may have one to three fights, but that’s a necessary part of the process.”

The two-time world heavyweight champion is now recovering from a slight injury he suffered at Wembley in September when he was knocked out by Dubois in the fifth round. Joshua “had a slight setback after the Dubois fight and isn’t quite ready to return to heavy sparring just yet,” Hearn said, indicating that he is not yet prepared to resume rigorous training.

A rematch with Joseph Parker is looking especially interesting. The two had previously faced off in 2018, with Joshua winning Cardiff a unanimous decision. Parker, who is currently on a strong winning streak against well-known opponents like Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and Martin Bakole, is Oleksandr Usyk’s required WBO opponent.

Joshua might potentially have the chance to contend for the WBO championship. Parker’s promoter, David Higgins, expressed enthusiasm for a rematch, stating, “I think the world would love to see him face AJ again. I think Joseph Parker has the potential to be a serious threat based on his recent success.

Hearn outlined two intriguing possibilities for Joshua’s final fights: a highly awaited matchup with Tyson Fury or a rematch with Dubois. However, the latter possibility is complicated by the circumstances surrounding Fury’s retirement. Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, has stated that Fury alone has the last say in the matter.

Hearn recognized Joshua’s impact on British boxing, saying, “He has changed the face of this sport in our nation.” He has encouraged a new generation of young boxers to follow their aspirations in amateur clubs and normalized fights in stadiums.

“He still has a deep love for boxing and believes he has much left to offer,” Hearn said in closing, expressing hope about Joshua’s future in the sport. This is an important last step, and we’re determined to make it memorable.”