Overview

• Joshua has resumed full training after elbow surgery, with Hearn saying his next bout could land late 2025 or slip to early 2026.
• Matchroom has fielded approaches from Ghana and Nigeria for a comeback event, and Nigerian promoter Dr Ezekiel Adamu reports preliminary talks targeting Q1.
• The Mirror reports Hearn plans an Africa card in December that could enable a pre‑Christmas return, though no fight deal has been confirmed.
• Potential opponents under consideration include Martin Bakole and Deontay Wilder as the team balances profile, timing and risk after the 2024 Dubois defeat.
• Hearn met Joshua in Dubai and held separate talks in Riyadh, describing Joshua as focused on a multi‑fight build toward a 2026 Fury showdown.