Eddie Hearn has introduced that Anthony Joshua will make his boxing return within the spring at The 02 Enviornment.
Joshua final fought in August when he was defeated by Oleksandr Usyk for the second time, shedding his heavyweight world titles within the course of.
The 33-year-old has taken a while away from the game following the loss to the Ukrainian, who is predicted to tackle Tyson Fury in his subsequent struggle.
Eddie Hearn (R) has introduced that Anthony Joshua (L) will return to boxing within the spring
And Joshua’s promoter Hearn confirmed the information that Joshua would return to the ring within the spring, with the heavyweight set to struggle at The 02 Enviornment.
‘(There’s) lot’s occurring, Liverpool developing, O2 once more with AJ. A lot to do,’ Hearn instructed Worldwide Boxing Information.
Joshua has not fought on the 02 since he defeated Dominic Breazeale by knockout in his first-ever title defence again in 2016.
Since then, the Watford-born heavyweight has fought at venues as various as Wembley, The Principality Stadium, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Madison Sq. Backyard and in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua hasn’t fought since he was defeated by Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in August
A number of names have been linked with taking up AJ akin to Dillian Whyte, Deontay Wilder and Otto Wallin – however Hearn remained tight-lipped on Joshua’s opponent.
‘He’ll be preventing within the spring for positive,’ he instructed iFL TV.
‘I do not need to provide you with too many names, as a result of folks get excited, disillusioned, moan.
‘Simply wait and see. It is going to be a high 15 man and he’ll (Joshua) be prepared to point out the world he is coming for the heavyweight title once more.’
Hearn additionally revealed that Joshua had cut up along with his coach Robert Garcia as he appears to be like to get again to profitable methods within the ring.
Hearn additionally revealed Joshua cut up with coach Robert Garcia (R) and is searching for a brand new crew
The 33-year-old had cut up from his long-time coach Rob McCracken after his first defeat by Usyk, deciding to work with Garcia – who was reportedly behind Joshua’s gameplan within the second struggle.
However Hearn confirmed that Joshua is at the moment out within the US constructing a brand new crew to have round him as he plans his assent again up the boxing ranks.
‘No, he’s good,’ he instructed Behind The Gloves. ‘He’s out in America in the intervening time engaged on his new crew.
‘He’s getting that collectively after which we’ll get an opponent sorted and the date is just about locked in.
‘It’s just about sorted and we’re trying ahead to seeing him return.’
