Overview

• Ben Davison revealed Joshua arrived very late to the dressing room before the September bout at Wembley, suggesting the rush may have unsettled his ring walk.
• Joshua was stopped by fifth-round knockout against fellow Briton Daniel Dubois and has declined to use the logistical hiccup as an excuse.
• The 35-year-old former two-time world champion has been sidelined since the defeat for elbow surgery and has not yet named his comeback opponent.
• Promoter Eddie Hearn expects Joshua’s return in the October–December window and has highlighted potential all-British clashes with Tyson Fury.
• Meanwhile, IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois is preparing to face undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium on July 19.