Hearn has three options for Joshua for August

Eddie Hearn has revealed his list of candidates to fight IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (24-1, 22 KOs). The Briton is expected to return to the ring on 21 or 28 August at one of the stadiums in London.

The most likely scenario is a fight against Alexander Usyk (18-0, 13 KOs), who is the official contender for the title of the World Boxing Organization. The WBO has already obliged the boxing teams to start negotiations on this matter.

The head of Matchroom said that in case of disagreement with the Ukrainian, Joshua could face Dillian Whyte (28-2, 19 KOs) or give a third fight to Andy Ruiz Jr. (34-2, 22 KOs). Whyte took revenge over Alexander Povetkin in his last fight, and Ruiz recently returned to the ring after a year and a half break, defeating Chris Arreola on points.