According to Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua can arrange a fight with Tyson Fury.
According to promoter Eddie Hearn, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua only need to send one clear message to set up their eagerly awaited bout.
Eddie Hearn suggests Anthony Joshua has ‘between one and three fights left’ in boxing
Anthony Joshua could have anywhere “between one and three fights left” in his career but will return this year, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn.
Joshua, 35, has not fought since his defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, when he tumbled to the canvas during a devastating fifth round.
He recently suffered an injury set-back but is set to make a highly anticipated return to boxing this year and Hearn said the former world heavyweight champion is targeting the “biggest fight possible”.
Hearn told the Independent: “The next decision is really important, he’s got anywhere between one and three fights left. We’ve got to get it right but he is 100 per cent fighting this year.
“He is definitely fighting in 2025, when I don’t really know because he’s probably got about two weeks before we can go back to training and start punching properly. That’s been the problem for him, but once he does that we can start thinking about a realistic date.
“We’re not really in any rush because the decision is so important. Obviously, in a dream scenario Mr [Tyson] Fury just wakes up one morning and goes ‘Yeah, we’ll give everyone the biggest fight in boxing’.
“Probably calls AJ and then they get a deal done on the phone, in five minutes. But, we can’t operate on that basis, so right now we are just looking to meet up in a couple of weeks and go through the options.”
Hearn also discussed the pressure of choosing the right date for AJ’s return to the ring, expressing that: “Until he returns back to full-time training it’s difficult to nail a date.
“If he starts training in May or just after it may have been a little bit early, so for us it’s August or September – something like that.
“People keep saying ‘Who?’ [will he fight], I always get asked in an interview ‘Who though, give us some names?’
“I honestly don’t know, he can fight anyway he wants, and at the moment he’s just kind of relaxed. He’s been to Nigeria and had a great time out there. He is looking forward to fighting again but also we recognised that the next decision has to be right, we’re looking forward to that.
Hearn guaranteed: “It will be a big fight, the biggest fight possible and I believe he still has a lot to give.”
Anthony Joshua’s Clean Herts Community has facilitated an acting workshop featuring Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, and Jack O’Connell.
Two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has supported the development of young performers from his hometown of Watford through a workshop delivered by his charity, Clean Herts Community.
The session, which took place in London and was led by Hamilton’s Samuel Sarpong, featured appearances from film director Ryan Coogler and actors Michael B. Jordan and Jack O’Connell. Joshua, currently in Nigeria, joined the workshop virtually.
The young participants were also invited to attend the European premiere of Sinners at Leicester Square, ahead of its UK release on 18th April.
The workshop is part of a wider effort by Clean Herts Community to create opportunities for local youth through sport, education, and cultural engagement.
In recent months, the organisation has hosted football camps, cooking and science classes, and a Christmas hospital visit.
In November, CHC also collaborated with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to involve local children in the launch of Red One, marking a similar initiative to connect Watford’s youth with the entertainment industry.
The long-standing beef between Claressa Shields and Jake Paul and his MVP Promotions has reignited once again. The rivalry has flared up again. It started with a few indirect shots and social media callouts, but things got more intense after Jake Paul’s big win over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium last November. So what’s happening now?
The two-time Olympic gold medalist didn’t hold back at the time and said, “I don’t think Jake Paul has the skills to get inside the ring with me.” Since then, things have only heated up between their camps. Reacting to comments made by MVP’s newly signed Alycia Baumgardner and co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, Shields gave us another intense response. But there was another twist, MVP responded with a witty clapback of their own to all of this. On February 7, Shields made history by defeating Danielle Perkins in a heavyweight showdown, becoming boxing’s first three-division undisputed world champion. Meanwhile, Baumgardner is gearing up to feature in the highly anticipated Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor trilogy fight at Madison Square Garden this July.
From powerful moves to powerful words: Claressa Shields vs. MVP
Now, in response to Bidarian’s remarks, Claressa Shields taunted, “How you look at @MostVpromotions when they say I need them to make money! Gwoat been here before y’all even thought about women’s boxing! I’m the first to make a million! Y’all Forgot!? That’s ok. Imma remind yall! ”
So where did the drama really start? During a press interview, Bidarian joined Baumgardner in addressing speculation around a potential Shields-Baumgardner matchup. He dismissed the idea, citing a significant weight gap between the two fighters. Shields is walking around at 190 lbs., while Alycia is 132–133 lbs. So Bidarian highlighted, “If Clarissa Shields wants the biggest payday of her life, she’s going to have to figure out how to get to a weight class that makes sense for Alycia, right? That’s just the reality of it.”
According to him, MVP leads the charge in creating high-profile women’s boxing events. Not Shields’ camp. So, if Shields wants in on a major event (a bout with Baumgardner?), she may have to go by MVP’s conditions.
Shields didn’t take those words lightly. She first responded with laughter: “😂😂😂 I laughed so hard seeing this. I’m a 5-weight division, 17x world champ, and 4x undisputed! I don’t have to go down to nowhere. 🤣🤣 I’ve been making millions! And talking about 190 😆😆, you forgot I was undisputed at 154! It’s called conquering, b***hes! Try it!”
MVP holds its ground amid Shields’ jabs
Later she defended her legacy and fired back, shutting down criticism about her weight. She rejected the idea that MVP is responsible for her financial or professional success. “I’m the first woman to make a million in 2022,” Shields stressed.
But as it turned out, the team at MVP wasn’t willing to back down. There posted a strong reply, “Oh, we see you GWOAT making all that money. We love it. Here is the link for the VIP tickets. Thank you for supporting the event.”
Interestingly, the ticket issue has its own backstory. Just days earlier, Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano had a friendly exchange online. Later, Shields jokingly requested front-row seats for MVP’s upcoming fight night: “Since we’re being so loving, I’ll need 2 front-row tickets for July 11th!”
So in the latest interview, when the reporter broached the matter, Bidarian added, “The issue is Remy Ma has a guest of the event with Amanda Serrano, so I just got to figure that out.”
With social media sparring and subtle jabs coming from both sides, the Shields-MVP rivalry doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon, it seems.
Could Claressa Shields ever join MVP to elevate her career to an even higher level? Or will she continue carving her own path as boxing’s self-made queen?
Three-division undisputed champion Claressa Shields is arguably the biggest name in women’s boxing today, drawing attention from all corners of the sport. Everyone wants a share of the lucrative spotlight she commands. However, Shields may have missed out on millions after calling out alleged false claims made by Most Valuable Promotions, owned by Jake Paul.
You see, Shields and MVP’s latest signing, Alycia Baumgardner, have been beefing for quite a while now. The prominent figures in women’s boxing, who were once on good terms with each other, have been involved in verbal sparring, public confrontations, and heated debates about a potential fight between them.
Since the tension between them began, a fight has failed to materialize between them, mainly because of the sheer weight difference between the two. While Shields fights in middleweight and higher weight classes, Baumgardner has never gone above 135 pounds. The weight issue came up in a recent interview, where MVP Co-Founder Nakisa Bidarian made some comments.
When asked about a potential fight between the pair, he said, “I think Claressa Shields is walking around like a 190 lbs right now. Alycia is walking around at 132-133. So, if Claressa Shields wants the biggest payday of her life, she’s gonna have to figure out how to get to a weight class that makes sense for Alycia Baumgardner, right?”
If you know Claressa Shields, you know she proudly considers herself the A-side—and rightfully so. So, it’s no surprise that Nakisa Bidarian’s statement didn’t sit well with ‘T-Rex.’ In response, Shields took to X to call out what she described as lies from Most Valuable Promotions. “Weak a** Pinocchio looking mf talking bout my weight,” she wrote.
“Like I’m not undisputed heavyweight champ at 175, and most fighters’ weights fluctuate in and out of camp,” Shields added, clarifying any doubts about her weight. ‘T-Rex’ went on to highlight that she doesn’t need MVP to make millions. “But to say I need @MostVpromotions to make my millions like @SalitaProm ain’t been putting on is CRAZY!”
Shields signed with Salita Promotions back in June 2017 and has been working with them for a little less than 8 years. “I’m the first woman to make a million [in] 2022,” she concluded. However, despite her claim, both Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor are also believed to have earned seven figures from a single bout. Who truly broke that barrier first remains unclear.
But the question is, is a fight between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner even possible?
Claressa Shields shuts down chances of fighting Alycia Baumgardner
Two months ago, Claressa Shields firmly shut down the possibility of facing Alycia Baumgardner, calling her a “non-factor” and “not even someone who I would consider to fight.” Despite past tensions and a viral face-off during a DAZN broadcast, Shields dismissed the idea due to weight differences, saying, “I fight 154, 160, or 168. She’s never fought at 140 or 147.”
Baumgardner had claimed that a fight at 147 was once agreed upon, stating, “She agreed to it. There is proof that she said this.” However, Shields has since moved up to campaign at 175 pounds, winning a heavyweight fight against Danielle Perkins. While Baumgardner expressed interest in the bout both competitively and financially, saying “It got personal” and “it’s a better package with me,” Shields appears laser-focused on bigger challenges in higher weight classes.
That said, despite all the verbal sparring between Claressa Shields and MVP Promotions, it’s highly unlikely that a fight against Alycia Baumgardner will be made. However, do you think Shields should consider coming down in weight?
Claressa Shields beats Danielle Perkins to become boxing’s first undisputed women’s heavyweight champion
Claressa Shields made history in her hometown of Flint.
The “GWOAT” defeated Danielle Perkins by unanimous decision to become boxing’s first-ever women’s undisputed heavyweight champion. She also earned the accolade of being the only three-division undisputed champion, male or female, of the four-belt era.
Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) is known for her strong jab, but that was nonexistent on Sunday night at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. She explained in her post-fight interview that she was unable to use her jab because she tore a labrum in her left shoulder just nine days prior to fight night.
Shields, Uncrowned’s No. 1 pound-for-pound women’s boxer in the world, instead focused her efforts on landing the straight right hand and overhand right on the southpaw Perkins, which she did consistently throughout the fight. She hurt Perkins for the first time in Round 3 with an overhand right and almost secured an early knockout, but Perkins managed to stand up to the assault that followed.
In Round 7, a straight right hand buzzed Perkins heavily, and Shields once again looked for a finish that didn’t come. To her credit, Perkins became more aggressive in the final three rounds, looking to get her own work off on Shields.
With around 10 seconds to go in the 10th and final round, Perkins threw a slow left hand, which Shields slipped and countered with a sharp right, flooring Perkins. There wasn’t any time left for Shields to look for the finish as the final bell rang just after the referee signaled for the action to resume.
Shields was awarded every round on one scorecard, 100-89, nine rounds on a second scorecard, 99-90, and seven rounds on the third card, 97-92. She said in her post-fight interview that she wished to box two more times in 2025, naming a list of potential opponents, which included Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Hanna Gabriels, Savannah Marshall, MMA legend Cris Cyborg and retired trailblazer Laila Ali.
Check out full results, highlights and play-by-play of the Shields-vs.-Perkins fight card below.
Main Card
Undisputed heavyweight title: Claressa Shields def. Danielle Perkins via unanimous decision (100-89, 97-92, 99-90)
Heavyweight: Brandon Moore def. Skylar Lacy via 8th-round DQ | Watch video
Super welterweight: Joseph Hicks Jr. def. Keon Papillion via 7th-round TKO | Watch video
Super lightweight: Joshua Pagan def. Ronal Ron via unanimous decision (79-73, 78-74, 78-74)
Super featherweight: Caroline Veyre def. Carmen Vargas via unanimous decision (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)
Super bantamweight: Ashleyann Lozada def. Denise Moran via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
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Shields wants two more fights in 2025
Claressa Shields has said that she wants two more fights in 2025 and named five potential opponents: Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Hanna Gabriels, Savannah Marshall, Cris Cyborg, and Laila Ali.
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Shields injured left shoulder in training!
Claressa Shields revealed in her post-fight interview that she suffered an injury to her left shoulder, which prevented her from using her jab like she would’ve liked to.
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Shields beats Perkins via UD
Claressa Shields defeats Danielle Perkins by a wide unanimous decision (100-89, 97-92, 99-90) to win the undisputed women’s heavyweight title.
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DOWN GOES PERKINS IN THE TENTH
Counter right hand from Shields gets through. Perkins is on the attack, looking for a knockout punch in the final round. She eats punishment from Shields as she attempts to close the gap. Good effort from Perkins, though, she is not here to lay down.
Perkins attempts a slow straight left hand, Shields slips and counters with a powerful right hand. DOWN GOES PERKINS for the first time in the contest. Just over ten seconds left, it won’t be enough for Shields to get a KO. We’re headed for the scorecards!
10-8 Shields, 100-89 Shields
Carlos Alcaraz is back and how! Last month, he failed to pull off a three-peat in Indian Wells and then crashed out in the opening match of the Miami Open. But the four-time Slam winner didn’t take long to regain his dominating form as the clay season got underway. The former World No.1 bested Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti on Sunday and clinched his maiden Monte Carlo Masters trophy. As expected, the congratulatory messages poured in for Alcaraz from all quarters. But the most special one came from none other than his idol and 11-time Monte Carlo champ himself – Rafael Nadal.
For the unversed, Alcaraz was trailing against Musetti initially in the first set of the Monte Carlo final, as the Italian took it 6-3. But then it all turned into ‘the Carlos Alcaraz show’ in The Principality. The Spaniard dominated the next two sets with a breadstick and a bagel, sealing the match 6-3, 6-1, 6-0. While Musetti was outskilled by Alcaraz, a leg injury that surfaced after the first set didn’t help either.
Alcaraz has won the Monte Carlo only for the first time, in his second appearance in the event after 2022, where he had crashed out in the Round of 32. After the stunning victory on Sunday, he’s hoping to win in The Principality “more than once.”
“Thinking about 11 is impossible, honestly,” he added, referring to his idol Rafael Nadal. During his two-decade professional career, the 14-time Roland Garros champion succeeded in winning eleven Monte Carlo trophies as well. And guess what? The record holder himself came forward to shower praising words on Alcaraz’s phenomenal campaign. On X, he wrote, “Congratulations @carlosalcaraz! Congratulations on 🏆 in such a special place 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”
Apart from Nadal, however, other notable tennis figures also expressed their admiration for Alcaraz’s stunning win. The 7-time Slam champion Patrick McEnroe took to X to write, “Carlos is ba,ck Huge title @ROLEXMCMASTERS”
Not only him, but Alcaraz’s good friend and Real Madrid soccer star Vinícius Junior also lauded his milestone. On IG, he commented with clapping emojis, admiring the 21-year-old’s massive accomplishment, and why not. After all, Carlitos is the first Spanish ATP player to win the Monte Carlo Masters since Nadal lifted the trophy back in 2018. Overall, it’s his sixth ATP Masters 1000 title,
But hey, there’s more! Alcaraz has also witnessed a jump in the ATP rankings after his dream run in The Principality.
Carlos Alcaraz becomes No.2 again after Monte Carlo triumph
Following his emphatic win over Musetti, Carlos Alcaraz said that he’s not thinking about rankings anymore. Instead, his only goal is to enjoy his time on the court and play his best tennis, rather than thinking about the results too much. “Something that I realised that I had to do is not think about anything else but enjoying. So I’m not thinking about the ranking anymore,” he said.
Continuing further, he added, “If I win, it is great. If I don’t win, I will learn and just keep going and making the things that make me happy.”
While Carlos might not be thinking about ranking, it’s taking care of itself. After the Monte Carlo glory, Alcaraz has made a stellar jump. The former World No.1, who had slipped to No.3 in the list a while ago, has now returned to the second spot. His title victory earned him 1,000 ranking points, thus pushing his overall total to 7,720 from 6,720. Yes, Jannik Sinner is still holding the first position, but Alcaraz is now breathing down his neck. Alexander Zverev, in the meantime, has slipped to the third position. He’s now got his points reduced to 7,595 from 7,645 following a R32 exit in Monte Carlo.
As he didn’t make an appearance at Monte Carlo, Jannik Sinner lost points he earned at the tournament last season when he reached the semifinal round. From 10,330, his ranking points have now come down to 9,930. With Alcaraz adding 1,000 to his tally as well, the gap has closed even further. However, still, there’s a difference of 2,210 points between Sinner and Alcaraz.
While Alcaraz can’t reach No.1 before the Roland Garros, he can reduce the gap further. If he wins his next event in Barcelona and then Madrid, Alcaraz will get an additional 720 points. If he enters the French Open with two more title triumphs to his name, Alcaraz will have a golden chance to reclaim the top position in the rankings at Roland Garros. Are you backing Carlitos to become the ATP No.1 again?
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.
“100% [there’s unfinished business.] I heard he wants the fight still but his team is telling him no, stay away from Miller. I’m definitely gonna be his career ender if he fights me. He talks a big game when he wants to then he disappears when he gets his ass whooped. It’s so funny, every time he gets his ass whooped he runs to Africa … I want to f**k him up, bad … I want that motherf***ing fight bad, still. I ain’t about the money, I want to f**k him over.”
Joshua is readying himself to go back into training, though he still has not secured an opponent, with top choices Dubois and Tyson Fury having other plans.
The sole loss on Miller’s also came at the hands of Dubois. Promoter Eddie Hearn he is open to making the fight should the Brooklyn native beat Wardley.
Claressa Shields Receives “Biggest Payday” Advice as Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions Leaves Doors Open
The feud between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner has now gone on for well over a year. The friends-turned-foes have been trading jabs on X for the better part of last year with some of those interactions even spilling into the non-virtual world. This is why many feel that there might be an eventual boxing match between the two undisputed champions in order sometime in the future. But Baumgardner’s recent professional tie-up with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions may put that potential fight in jeopardy. If you have to ask why, then you don’t know the mutual hatred Shields shares with the Problem Child.
As for MVP, the promotion is gearing up for a landmark event headlined by Katie Taylor defending her undisputed super lightweight titles against MVP star Amanda Serrano in the trilogy fight. This historic all-women’s card, set for July 11 at Madison Square Garden, will stream live on Netflix. The undisputed heavyweight champion’s rival, Alycia Baumgardner would also be a part of this historic all-women’s boxing event, making her MVP debut and defending her super featherweight titles. As a result, the MVP team gathered at MSG Theater this past Wednesday for the event’s official press conference, where amid the discussions several things came up including Claressa Shields’ name. It was here that MVP Co-Founder Nakisa Bidarian decided to speak on the chances of the two rivals fighting sometime in the future.
When asked about the potential fight, Bidarian swiftly replied, “I think Claressa Shields is walking around like a 190 lbs right now. And,Alycia is walking around at 132-133. So, if Claressa Shields wants the biggest payday of her life, she’s gonna have to figure out how to get to a weight class that makes sense for Alycia Baumgardner, right?” Bidarian said, looking over at the undisputed super featherweight champion standing next to him who shook her head in agreement. What this means is that it is Claressa who is going to have to come down at least up to welterweight if she wishes to make the fight.
“That’s just the reality of it. MVP puts on the biggest events for women in boxing—not what she does,” the CEO continued in an obvious barb at Claressa Shields. Clearly, he thinks that if Shields wants to fight matches that truly matter, signing a deal with their promotion is the right way to go around it.
In the end, Bidarian only had this to sum it all up: “If she [Claressa Shields] wants to have that opportunity against this champion [Alycia Baumgardner], she’s got to make the effort,” again alluding to Shields having to make the effort to come down in weight if wants the fight to happen. Sure, who wouldn’t want to see a fight between two undisputed champions? But considering the massive weight gap between the two, the chances of the fight materializing are slim to none. And what about the two-time Olympic gold medalist? Does she have a say in this?
Claressa Shields on dropping weight to face Alycia Baumgardner
“I can go to 54, I can go to 60 or 68, 75 but 47? Like I said if they not coming with like the big bag to where I got to lose my big old booty I’m not doing that,” replied Shields last week when asked about dropping the weight to fight her rival. Considering that she has never fought below light middleweight in her career, the demand from Bidarian seems too much. However, one has to consider that Baumgardner herself has never fought above the super lightweight limit. Even a hefty price tag may not be able to bring this fight to fruition.
However, according to Baumgardner, Shields had earlier agreed to fight her at 147 lbs only to later abandon it. “I agreed to fight Claressa at 147 pounds. She agreed to it. There is proof that she said this,” the 30-year-old stated in a recent tweet. “We can fight at 147, like I stated. If she don’t want it, she don’t want it. Competition is at the 130-to-147 range, and that’s where I plan to reign at. Right now, it doesn’t make sense to go up to 154 pounds,” she added. It seems that weight is the determining factor in this matchup and until that issue is sorted out the promise of “biggest payday” will mean nothing to either Claressa Shields or Alycia Baumgardner.
Do you think there is any chance the Shields-Baumgardner bout may happen?
Anthony Joshua, the British boxing star, has not only made a significant impact in the ring across his career but has also built an impressive financial portfolio. From his earnings as a professional boxer to lucrative endorsement deals and strategic investments, Joshua’s financial journey is just as compelling as his athletic career. Here, we’ll be going through what makes his wealth in 2025, including his financial assets, salary and more.
Anthony Joshua’s Net Worth
As of 2025, Anthony Joshua’s net worth is estimated to be around £150 million. This substantial wealth is a testament to his success both inside and outside the boxing ring. His earnings have been bolstered by high-profile fights, endorsement deals, and savvy investments.
Anthony Joshua’s Salary
Joshua’s income from boxing forms a significant portion of his earnings. In recent years, he has been among the highest-paid athletes globally. For instance, his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019 reportedly earned him around £46 million. More recently, his two fights against Oleksandr Usyk in garnered him approximately £50 million overall. These figures highlight the lucrative nature of Joshua’s boxing career and his ability to draw substantial pay-per-view audiences for Eddie Hearn/Matchroom Boxing and co.
Anthony Joshua’s Boxing Sponsorships
Beyond his fight purses, Joshua has secured numerous endorsement deals with major global brands, significantly enhancing his income. He has partnerships with companies such as Under Armour, Hugo Boss, Jaguar Land Rover, Beats Electronics, and Lucozade.
Notably, his long-term deal with Under Armour has been a cornerstone of his sponsorship portfolio. Additionally, Joshua’s partnership with DAZN, reportedly worth around £100 million over five years, just underscores his overall marketability and appeal to major brands in the sport.
Anthony Joshua’s Wealth and Assets
Joshua has demonstrated some genuinely astute financial acumen by diversifying his wealth into various assets. He has invested heavily in real estate, with properties in prime locations such as Mayfair and Bond Street in London. These investments not only provide a steady income stream but also contribute to his long-term financial stability.
Moreover, Joshua’s lifestyle reflects his success; he enjoys luxury vehicles, including models from Jaguar Land Rover, and indulges in high-end timepieces.