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Anthony Joshua Targets Early-2026 Return as Ghana Offer Follows Jake Paul Talks Collapse

Hearn says the delayed schedule likely shifts Joshua’s retirement target to 2027.

Overview

  • Joshua has resumed training after elbow surgery, with his camp now aiming for a January or February 2026 comeback.
  • Eddie Hearn confirms an offer to stage Joshua’s return in Ghana following recent site meetings and venue checks in Accra.
  • Matchroom’s Frank Smith assessed Accra Sports Stadium, with estimates that a configured setup could host roughly 50,000 to 60,000 fans.
  • Talks for a Jake Paul bout have effectively ended after Paul committed to a November exhibition with Gervonta Davis.
  • Hearn expects a tune-up opponent next, with names such as Tony Yoka linked, as a precursor to a later megafight against Tyson Fury or another top-five heavyweight.