The heavyweight division has seen big changes lately. Joshua, once a unified champion who packed stadiums and knocked out most opponents, lost his titles to Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian beat Joshua twice and became the undisputed champion.
While this was happening, Tyson Fury grabbed the spotlight. He beat Deontay Wilder twice and won the WBC world title. But Fury lost to Usyk, couldn't win the rematch, and said he'd retire.
Now, Daniel Dubois holds the IBF title after knocking out Joshua in a big upset last year. It's this loss that's got Arum talking.
In an interview with FightHub, Arum didn't mince his words:
"No, you don't have an off night getting the s**t kicked out of you that way. I just think 'AJ' has been through a lot of wars. I think it's over for him."
Arum thinks Joshua's performance wasn't just a bad night. He believes the British boxer has been in too many tough fights, and the way Dubois beat him shows his career is done.
But Joshua isn't ready to throw in the towel. He's said he'll keep fighting and wants to face the winner of the Dubois-Parker fight happening on February 22. Dubois will defend his IBF title in that bout and hopes to get a rematch with Usyk for all the belts later this year.
There's still talk about a possible fight between Fury and Joshua. Fans have wanted this match-up for years, and it could be a big moment for both fighters' legacies. Some think Arum might want Fury to come out of retirement for this fight.
For now, Joshua's future in boxing looks uncertain. But in this sport, things can change quickly. We'll have to wait and see if the former champ can prove Arum wrong and climb back to the top.