The 33-year-old athlete, after Tyson Fury broke off negotiations about their fight, decided to take a break from the training room for several weeks. In March, Joshua will most likely cross gloves with the winner of the November fight between Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin.
A fight between Joshua and Deontay Wilder could take place next summer. The first negotiations on this issue have already begun.
“I was supposed to enter the ring this year, but I will enter the ring next year. I will be in the ring when I am in the ring. I do not want to make any statements today, so that later I would be crucified for this. I'll be back when I'm ready," Joshua said on the exact date of his return.