Anthony Joshua's boxing career has taken a sharp turn. The former heavyweight champion, once on top of the world, now faces a tough road back to glory. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, is looking for the right fight to get Joshua back on track.
Joshua's fall from grace started with a surprise loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Since then, he hasn't looked the same in the ring. He lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk, and in 2024, Daniel Dubois knocked him out in the fifth round. That loss put a big dent in Joshua's star power and pushed a potential fight with Tyson Fury to the back burner.
Now, Hearn wants to create a plan for Joshua's comeback. He still believes a fight between Joshua and Fury will happen and be a big hit. Hearn has picked out four boxers as possible opponents for Joshua's next fight: Jared Anderson, Frank Sanchez, Efe Jagba, and Tony Yoka.
But fans and experts aren't sure these fights will be easy for Joshua. They worry he could lose to any of these boxers, given how he's performed against top fighters recently.
"We need to find the right balance," Hearn said. "We want a fight Joshua can win, but it also needs to be exciting for the fans. It's not an easy task."
Hearn hopes Joshua can face Fury next summer. But there are challenges. They need to keep Joshua in good form while avoiding risky opponents. It's a tricky balance to strike.
Meanwhile, Tyson Fury is still "retired." He's waiting for another chance to fight Usyk. But a fight with Joshua could lure him back into the ring.
For Joshua, this comeback is crucial. Once a dominant champion, he's now fighting to prove he still belongs at the top. The next few months will show if he can climb back to the heights he once reached.
