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Anthony Joshua's Elbow Surgery Delays Boxing Comeback

The former heavyweight champion's recovery pushes a potential Tyson Fury fight to late 2025 as Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk prepare for a unification bout in July.

Boxing - Daniel Dubois v Anthony Joshua - IBF World Heavyweight Title - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - September 22, 2024 Anthony Joshua during the press conference after losing his fight against Daniel Dubois Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
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Overview

  • Anthony Joshua will undergo elbow surgery in May, sidelining him from training for six to eight weeks and delaying his return to the ring.
  • Joshua has not fought since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024, a defeat that prompted calls for retirement and career reassessment.
  • A long-anticipated fight with Tyson Fury is now unlikely to occur before late 2025, with Fury recently seen training alongside coach SugarHill Steward.
  • Promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren remain optimistic about a Fury–Joshua matchup once both fighters are ready to return to the ring.
  • Meanwhile, Daniel Dubois is set to face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight titles on July 19, further shaping the division's future landscape.