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Anthony Joshua returns to the fight unannounced after Eddie Hearn’s dating reveal

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Anthony Joshua is expected to return to fighting at the last minute before the end of 2025, according to Eddie Hearn. The 36-year-old last fought in September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley.

After recovering from summer elbow surgery, Joshua is teasing a return to the ring. A return to fighting in February was touted, but Hearn suggested Joshua would fight within the next TWO months.

The Matchroom stage events will take place on November 15, December 13 and December 27, and Hearn was asked whether former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua would fight on one of the series. He simply replied, “Yes.”

Earlier this year, Joshua was in talks with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul (28). However, negotiations were interrupted after Paul announced that he would face Gervonta Davis, 30, on Friday, November 14, in an exhibition streamed live on Netflix.

Although that fight has been in doubt after Davis was charged with assault, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and willful infliction of emotional distress by his ex-girlfriend, who is seeking more than $50,000 (£38,145) in damages.

Hearn claimed he contacted Joshua to replace him if Davis was unable to fight.

He said: “We are available. Subject, of course, to the global boxing house that we have an exclusive relationship with, Anthony Joshua has an exclusive relationship with.

“If you’re asking me, are we going to take the fight? Of course we’re going to take the fight. That would be a good way to end this little journey. Does Jake Paul really want to fight Anthony Joshua? He’s a crazy guy, he’s a crazy guy.”

“Maybe he thinks he can catch Anthony Joshua on the fly, he hasn’t really been in training camp. I don’t have much to say at the moment, but if the opportunity comes it will be a huge fight. Never say never.”

Speaking about his future in June, Joshua revealed he was in no rush to decide when he would return to boxing.

“This [boxing] this is my life,” Joshua said at an event organized by his promoters, Matchroom, where the Eddie Hearn-fronted company unveiled its fresh branding.

“But I managed to take a year off for the first time in 12-13 years of my professional career, not counting amateur activities. I took a year off to take care of my physique. I’m at a different stage of my career. I can look at time differently. I don’t have all these years ahead of me, so I have to make an executive decision about what I will do next.”

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Conah Walker vs. Sam Eggington – how to watch it

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Walker knocked out McCormack in December. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Conah Walker returns to the ring next weekend and will face Sam Eggington.

The winner of the Walker vs. Eggington fight may have a chance to win the welterweight world title.

Since the defeat in 2024, “Wolf” has been in excellent form, boasting an impressive series of four victories in the season, the last three of which ended by knockout.

The last defeat in the career of the Wolverhampton fighter came at the hands of the current IBF world champion Lewis Crocker.

He overcame “The Croc” the distance and, in many people’s eyes, was unlucky not to receive recognition on the judges’ scorecards, which showed a unanimous victory for the Irishman.

He returned just two months after this defeat and in Birmingham he faced Lewis Ritson, whom he defeated over the distance.

Walker knocked out McCormack in December. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Walker was the underdog against Harry Scarff in Nottingham and lost most, if not all, of the rounds until the 11th round before landing a series of punches in the penultimate round that forced the referee to stop the fight.

In his last fight, “The Wolf” was once again the clear underdog, beating Olympic silver medalist Pat McCormack in Monaco.

Walker performed well throughout the fight, but fell on two judges’ scorecards before the final round.

Walker defeated Ritson. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Walker defeated Ritson. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The Wolverhampton player took the ball out of the bag and scored a dramatic goal in the last round.

He will face Sam Eggington, a tough opponent also from the West Midlands.

Eggington’s last defeat was to former world champion Abass Baraou, who defeated him by majority vote.

Abass Baraou defeated Sam Eggington by majority decision to win the vacant European super welterweight title in Telford. Photo: Wasserman Boxing
Abass Baraou defeated Sam Eggington by majority decision to win the vacant European super welterweight title in Telford. Photo: Wasserman Boxing

Since then, he has had wins over Alan Velazquez and Lee Cutler.

“The Savage” was injured in his last fight against Cutler and the injury forced the referee to stop the fight early, so he is hopeful that the fight will not be restarted against Walker.

Walker vs Eggington – date, place, start time and ring walks
  • The fight between both fighters will take place on Saturday, May 2, live at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton
  • Broadcast will start at 7pm BST/
  • The main event will start around 10pm BST
Conah Walker returns to action this weekend. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Conah Walker returns to action this weekend. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Walker vs. Eggington – how to watch
  • The card can be watched live worldwide on DAZN
Walker vs. Eggington – last three fights

Conah Walker

  • Conah Walker vs. Pat McCormack – KO in the 12th round
  • Conah Walker vs. Liam Taylor – KO in the 7th round
  • Conah Walker vs. Harry Scarff – 11th KO
Conah Walker is in good shape. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Conah Walker is in good shape. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Sam Eggington

  • Sam Eggington bt Lee Cutler – technical decision, 9th round
  • Sam Eggington bt Alan Sebastian Velazquez – unanimous decision
  • Sam Eggington lt Abass Baraou – majority decision
Walker vs. Eggington – Undercard
Fawaz defeated Bostan in a rematch to win the English super welterweight title Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Fawaz defeated Bostan in a rematch to win the English super welterweight title Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
  • Kieron Conway (23-4-1) vs. Mark Jeffers (20-2) – middleweight (10 rounds)
  • Shannon Ryan (10-1) vs Nicola Hopewell (8-1) – super flyweight (10 x 2 rounds)
  • Tiah Mai Ayton (5-0) vs Stevi Levy (15-4) – (8 x 2 rounds)
  • Junaid Bostan (10-1-1) vs. Mohammed Graich (12-4-1) – super welterweight (8 rounds)
Liddard detained Conway in October. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Liddard stopped Conway in October Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
  • Louie Ward (1-0) vs. Jesus Carrasco (2-3-2) – (4 rounds)
  • Harley Burrows (debut) vs. Lewis Howells (3-7) – (4 rounds)

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Tyson Fury’s immediate reaction to the fight with Anthony Joshua after signing the contract

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Tyson Fury was apparently left speechless when he finally reacted to Anthony Joshua agreeing on the terms of meeting him in the ring. Joshua has signed a multi-fight deal to make his comeback, starting with a fight against little-known Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 25.

If Joshua escapes unscathed, he will face Fury in November, most likely at Wembley, and the fight will be streamed on Netflix. After the announcement, Fury took to social media, posting only an eye emoji in response. The 37-year-old is currently recovering from his own fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov two weeks ago, which Fury won on points.

After the fight, the former Olympic champion urged Joshua to join him in the Tottenham ring, but his rival refused. Fury claimed he had already signed a contract to fight Joshua, with whom he had been on a collision course for a decade.

However, Joshua has yet to do the same, and his rival has made it clear that if the fight falls through, he will retire from the sport for good.

“If it’s not Anthony Joshua next time, I’m not interested in boxing,” Fury insisted. “I’ll eat a thousand Easter eggs, get to 35 stone and leave, I’m not interested. It’s either him or I’m gone again. Right now I’m only interested in AJ. It’s the most significant fight for British boxing; either it happens or it doesn’t.

“He was brought to the ring for a reason, to enter the ring, confront and end the fight,” he added. “He was very evasive and didn’t give any definitive answers.

“I know one thing, he didn’t say yes.” In my opinion, he didn’t want to smoke. He didn’t look like he wanted it, he was just shocked and didn’t know what to say.

“He came to the ring to fight. If it were me, I would jump into that ring and face him. Ten years of preparation and yet, after all this time, there is still no certainty that this fight will be next.”

“I don’t want to set any deadlines. Either he wants to do it or he doesn’t. It’s now or never.”

However, Joshua has now put pen to paper, stating: “It’s no secret that I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready to get back into the ring, and today is the next step in that journey. I’m delighted to have agreed a multi-fight contract starting on July 25 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

“I’m looking forward to competing and picking up where I left off. Like I said, the landlord will collect rent, that’s for sure.”

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Anthony Joshua’s next opponent, Prenga – everything you need to know

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Anthony Joshua will face Kristian Prenga, who wants to finally fight Tyson Fury. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

The long-awaited return of Anthony Joshua to the ring has been announced and he is to face Albanian Kristian Prenga.

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