Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has set out a three-fight plan for the former heavyweight champion to return to world title contention by the end of the year.
The two-time world champion lost his belts in September 2021 to Oleksandr Usyk, and was defeated in their rematch the following August, costing him his spot atop the division. But Hearn is certain that after two fights he will be back in contention for super-fights, and is eyeing up a bout with Deontay Wilder or even Tyson Fury at the end of the year.
Joshua will make his return to the ring against a lesser opponent within the top 15 in April after years of world title defences, before moving on to a summer rematch with Dillian Whyte. The feud between Whyte and Joshua has been brewing for years, with the pair holding a win each over one another after squaring off once at amateur and once as professionals.
