Joshua set for surgery on persistent issue, pushing back return battle
Get Ready for AJ's Comeback – Elbow Surgery on the Horizon
Looks like Anthony Joshua is prepping for a medical intervention on his elbow later this month, pushing back his expected ring return. The heavyweight champ took a hit against Daniel Dubois back in September and hasn't entered the ring since then due to an elbow injury that's left him struggling to throw punches[1][2][3].
"Hey folks, when can I step back into the ring?" Joshua addressed the audience during an interview on DAZN. "I'm trying my best to get my body back in shape. I've got a little surgery coming on my elbow. Details are in the works. I should be out of the game for about six to eight weeks after that, and then I'll be back."
With the operation scheduled for May, Joshua might be back in the ring by the end of the year, depending on how well the recovery goes[1][2]. Previously, promoter Eddie Hearn had hoped to have AJ back in June or July, but the setback has meandered those plans[1].
All signs point to Joshua aiming for a return against Tyson Fury, as the gypsy king recently hinted at unretiring and fighting again[4]. With Fury dropping hints that he's thinking about a match, fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement for this much-anticipated bout.
In a video on social media, Fury even shared footage of himself in the gym with his long-time trainer SugarHill Steward. "Just in the gym. I just bumped into somebody you might know," he said before turning the camera to Steward. "You know what's coming," Fury asserted, prompting Steward to respond, "You know what time it is."
Usyk, meanwhile, is currently engaged in a four-belt showdown against Daniel Dubois on July 19. However, if Fury's plans come to fruition, a potential trilogy bout between the two boxers might be in the works[1].
Turki Alalshikh, a high-profile figure in the boxing world, has made it clear that a Fury vs Joshua bout is at the top of his wishlist, and fans share the same sentiment[5]. Keep your eyes peeled for updates on this highly anticipated match-up!
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[1] - [Source1][2] - [Source2][3] - [Source3][4] - Fury's social media platform (date unknown)[5] - Alalshikh's public statements
- In his interview on DAZN, Anthony Joshua confirmed that his upcoming surgery on his elbow will postpone his return to boxing for about six to eight weeks, likely pushing his comeback event to later in the year.
- The potential boxing matchup between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury has been a hot topic since Fury hinted at unretiring and fighting again, with both fans and figures like Turki Alalshikh hoping for this highly anticipated bout.
- Although Usyk is currently scheduled to face Daniel Dubois on July 19, the possibility of a trilogy bout between Fury and Usyk might arise if Fury's plans for a bout against Anthony Joshua materialize, ultimately depending on Fury's recovery and Joshua's successful elbow surgery.
