Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua wants a big summer fight but will return in April, so what and who should Eddie Hearn look for in the opposite corner, ponders Danny Flexen.

He lost a landslide verdict to Joshua’s old nemesis Andy Ruiz last time out but dropped the favourite and had periods of success. His status as a Matchroom fighter would make the talks straightforward and his cost would likely be less than other options, but Demsey’s lack of experience and celebrity may constitute a harder sell. The man who routinely sells out stadia is hardly going to come back in front of 1,200 people at York Hall.

The Londoner has now set his sights on a title shot, possibly against the winner of the projected undisputed heavyweight championship between WBC titlist Tyson ...

“He stayed with the amateur setup with his amateur trainer in Robert McCracken. He’s a bit gun shy now because he’s been knocked down and been out on his feet a lot of times.” Joyce, a top contender for the WBO heavyweight title, has seen his stock rise after he bludgeoned former titlist Joseph Parker in 11 rounds in September.

ANTHONY JOSHUA is training in America for his next fight as he “can't breathe” in the UK, says Eddie Hearn.And the Matchroom promoter has also i.

[Hearn](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/eddie-hearn/) told [The DAZN Boxing Show](https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/show/Competition:cdkm65em8l4jxhtpyo6yov858/ArticleId:1p0z51jdl821b1rvh0sxs2c6xb): “April 1 is the targeted date in London. Like, live a normal life that people should be allowed to do. When he goes to America, people still know who he is, but it’s just a different world. [Hearn confirmed this week that the boxing star has chosen a new man](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20992677/anthony-joshua-new-trainer-usa-camp-next-fight/) to lead his training camp, which will begin in America next week. I have a call (today) to go through the final list of opponents, the final bits and pieces around the date. “I’m happy with the trainer.

Joshua lost back-to-back fights against Oleksandr Uysk, to whom he also lost his world heavyweight titles. It was also the third loss in five for the boxer, ...

That’s what I’d like to do. in the first of their two match-ups. “But yeah, in my mind, with AJ fighting in April and Dillian probably fighting around the same time, that would lead them to a big all-British heavyweight fight in the summer.

Eddie Hearn has admitted that Anthony Joshua's career will be over if he loses his next fight. The 33-year-old is set to step back in the ring on April 1 ...

I’m really excited. “I’m excited. The 33-year-old is set to step back in the ring on April 1 for a comeback bout at the O2 Arena.

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua has been locked in negotiations with Tyson Fury for seemingly years but that fight looks unlikely to ever happen with the ...

Earlier this week, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn admits the Brit will be finished if he loses in his next fight. American coach Derrick James is the front runner to take over as his head trainer. It will also be his first fight broadcast on streaming channel DAZN in the UK after he ended his relationship with Sky Sports last year. There has yet to be a decision made or a deal struck but Franklin is one of the front runners among a group of fighters who are in contention. The Watford Warrior is preparing to make a return after back-to-back defeats by Oleksandr Usyk. That may come as a surprise considering the American’s last outing ended in defeat by Dillian Whyte.

January 13, 2023 l Comments. By Barry Holbrook: Anthony Joshua will be fighting Australian heavyweight Demsey McKean in April in a confidence-builder and ...

“Derrick James is a very respected old school trainer. Is it a big name? Is it Wilder? Is it Joe Joyce? Is it Fury? I really do, and for me, that’s a four or five round knockout for Anthony Joshua.