Overview

• Joshua has not fought since his September knockout loss to Daniel Dubois and is aiming to return late in 2025 after undergoing elbow surgery
• Eddie Hearn has narrowed Joshua’s next-opponent shortlist to Jake Paul and Tyson Fury
• Hearn described Paul as having a “very good chance” and expects the bout to occur in early 2026
• Negotiations are ongoing between Matchroom Boxing and Paul’s manager Nakisa Bidarian over the proposed crossover fight
• Hearn has dismissed talks of Anthony Joshua facing Tony Yoka and says Fury’s plans to exit retirement remain unconfirmed