Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has dropped a hint about his upcoming fight date.
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is exuding confidence as he strategizes his next move. Joshua’s dominant performances in the ring continue to send a clear message to the rest of the division, culminating in his recent second-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
After his triumph over Ngannou, it appears that Joshua is being positioned to face the victor of the highly anticipated showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on May 18. However, with a probable rematch clause looming, Joshua may have to bide his time before vying for a shot at reclaiming the title for the third time.
Despite the potential delay, Joshua is keen on remaining active in the interim. During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, he revealed his expected timeline for returning to the ring for a second bout this year. “Around September is when I’ve been told – I was hoping for June,” Joshua remarked.
He added, “I’ve got some time to go on dates now and mingle a little bit. I’m training at the minute. I’ve got two months before I get into training camp.”
While Joshua remains uncertain about his next opponent, he acknowledges the significance of patience, especially with the impending clash between Fury and Usyk for the unified titles. “No, [I don’t know the opponent], but I think what they’re saying is, ‘Be patient’, because you’ve got Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for all the belts. And then once that’s done, hopefully, I can kick down the door and get my opportunity,” Joshua stated.
