Anthony Joshua is putting in the hard yards to ensure he’s ready for a comeback in 2025. He hasn’t yet chosen who he’ll face next, but the buzz is that he’s keeping a close eye on Tyson Fury, hoping for his return from retirement. Joshua, who once held the heavyweight title twice, has an impressive record of 28 wins and 4 losses, with 25 of those victories coming by knockout.
### Keeping an Eye on Fury
According to Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, Fury is at the top of their list, but a rematch with IBF champion Daniel Dubois is also on their radar. Joshua, now 35, is seeking redemption for his defeat against Dubois—a fight that ended in the fifth round last summer at the packed Wembley Stadium. That loss stung, especially in front of a hometown crowd eager for a victory.
If Fury remains retired, Joshua will have to make a tough decision: continue to wait or take on another top contender to keep active. Eddie Hearn also mentioned Deontay Wilder as a potential opponent for Joshua. Andy Ruiz Jr. is eyeing a third fight with Joshua, which would certainly draw significant attention and excitement.
### Potential Opponents for Joshua
Here’s a list of possibilities:
– Daniel Dubois
– Tyson Fury
– Andy Ruiz Jr.
– Deontay Wilder
– Derek Chisora
– Dillian Whyte
– Martin Bakole
The idea of a fight with Martin Bakole doesn’t seem to excite Hearn much, possibly due to Bakole’s lack of recognition among casual UK boxing fans. Plus, coming off a tough loss with four knockdowns in the fight against Dubois makes facing a hard-hitter like Bakole seem risky for Joshua right now.
Then there’s Deontay Wilder, at 39, still a formidable opponent. Taking on Wilder might pose more challenges than it’s worth at this point in both their careers.
A tweet from Ring Magazine says it all: Joshua isn’t taking a breather. His training is relentless as he gears up for whatever the future holds. [🎥 @anthonyjoshua]
So, Joshua’s schedule for 2025 remains up in the air, but it’s clear he’s preparing for something big. Whether waiting on a Fury comeback or settling any unfinished business with other fighters, Joshua’s path will be intriguing to follow.
