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Anthony Joshua Weighs Training Options After Usyk Camp Visit as Decision on Year-End Tune-Up Nears

Promoter Eddie Hearn signals an imminent call on a low-key return this year following Joshua’s exploratory stop at Oleksandr Usyk’s gym.

Overview

  • Hearn says Joshua remains undecided about working with Team Usyk, describing the recent visit as a fact-finding exercise.
  • After a 14-month layoff since his stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois, a decision is expected this week on whether he will box before year-end.
  • If he returns in 2025, Hearn expects a low-key tune-up rather than a stadium event, with plans potentially kept quiet until fight week.
  • Possible slots include Matchroom’s December shows in Monaco or Ghana, with Sky Sports also pointing to the Dec 27 Riyadh card headlined by Naoya Inoue.
  • Talks about a Jake Paul bout are exploratory with no formal offer, and broadcast arrangements could be a hurdle, while a Tyson Fury fight is viewed as a longer-term possibility.