British boxer Anthony Joshua recently made headlines with a viral knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in March. Following this impressive win, Joshua expressed his desire to fight for a title in his next bout. While his next opponent is yet to be confirmed, Joshua is set to face the winner of the upcoming Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk unification fight.
During an appearance on a talk show, Joshua revealed that he is aiming for a return to the ring around September, despite initially hoping for a June fight. He mentioned that he is currently training and has two months before entering a formal training camp.
The highly anticipated Fury-Usyk bout is scheduled for May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua could potentially challenge the winner of this fight four months later, setting the stage for a monumental event and a lucrative payday for all involved.
In the event of a Fury-Usyk rematch, there is a possibility that the winner may be stripped of one of their titles, paving the way for Joshua to fight for the vacated championship. This strategic move could position Joshua to face the ultimate victor of the rematch.
Joshua, who plans to retire at 37, is determined to become a world champion for the third time before hanging up his gloves. Despite facing Usyk twice before, with the second encounter resulting in a disputed split-decision loss, Joshua remains focused on securing a victory in their potential third fight.
Expressing his eagerness to compete against Fury, Joshua emphasized that he draws motivation from his rival's words and actions. A showdown between Joshua and Fury would be a historic event in the heavyweight division, with both fighters currently enjoying significant popularity and the sport benefiting from substantial financial investments.
