Next match Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) was tentatively scheduled for December 17, but it looks like he might be back in the ring later, not until early next year.
After losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time in a row in August, AJ announced that he wanted to come back as soon as possible. Then there were unsuccessful negotiations for a fight with Tyson Fury on December 3, and then it was announced that the former two-time world heavyweight champion would return in two weeks. Now his promoter admits that the return may be delayed.
“Actually, it all depends on AJ himself. He can return on December 17 or wait until January or even February. The final decision has not yet been made. He should consider for himself whether he should give himself a little more time. It seems to me that within a week we will make a binding decision, ”said the head of Matchroom Boxing, who will be happy to see his pet fight Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) next year.
“From the beginning, I wanted AJ to come back with two tough but winning fights after two tough fights and then face Fury. And those plans haven't changed," added Eddie Hearn.
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