Eddie Hearn reveals two-fight plan for Anthony Joshua and hints Tyson Fury WON’T get Oleksandr Usyk trilogy
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EDDIE HEARN has revealed the timeline for Anthony Joshua's return - as well as a two-fight plan for the former heavyweight champ. The Watford warrior hasn't fought since his spectacular September slaying at the hands of former sparring partner Daniel Dubois.
![[Anthony Joshua hasn't fought since his September slugfest with Daniel Dubois]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/daniel-dubois-arm-raised-referee-934899415.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
A rematch with Dubois was set to take place in February before AJ was convinced by his team to recover from niggling injuries. And Team AJ are now targeting an early summer return, provided he resumes full training in January. When asked when the London 2012 Olympic gold medallist will next fight, Hearn told iFL TV: "In May or June.
![[AJ is currently recovering from niggling injuries and will resume full training in January]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/anthony-joshua-looks-loosing-daniel-934899413.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"He’s not in full training yet. He’s probably ready to resume training in January.". A long-overdue domestic dust-up with Tyson Fury is also on the cards for Joshua following the Gypsy King's second-straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this month.
![[Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed AJ will be back in the ring in late June]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-anthony-joshua-promoter-eddie-934899347.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But as much as he wants the Fury fight, Hearn insists a hasty decision won't be made on AJ's immediate future. The Matchroom Boxing chief continued: “At the moment, you’ve got the Dubois fight [against Joseph Parker] on February 22nd. "And you’ve got to see what Fury wants to do. We’re not in a terrible rush. AJ will fight twice in 2025.
BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS. "Once in the summer and once in the winter. "If we can’t make the Dubois fight and if Fury doesn’t want to fight, then you have to make the decision to fight somebody, or do you wait for those fights?. “I can’t speak on behalf of AJ, for who he’s prepared to fight.
![[Eddie Hearn insists Tyson Fury has no other option but to face Anthony Joshua]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tyson-fury-press-conference-following-959070926_58fd6d.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
