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Joshua Rejects Rival Promoter's Offer Amidst Career Uncertainty
12 Mar
Summary
- Anthony Joshua rejected a recent offer from a rival promoter.
- Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria, injuring teammates.
- Hearn teased upcoming news with a cryptic 'loading' Instagram post.
Anthony Joshua recently turned down an offer from a rival promoter, a detail shared by his promoter Eddie Hearn. This occurred shortly after Joshua's return to training following a car crash in Nigeria. The incident, which happened approximately 10 days after Joshua's victory over Jake Paul, resulted in injuries to Joshua and the tragic deaths of two of his teammates.
Eddie Hearn has heightened anticipation for Joshua's next steps by posting a "loading" message on Instagram. This follows news of Conor Benn's departure from Matchroom to join Zuffa Boxing. Hearn emphasized the strong team dynamic with Joshua, stating they are united "til the wheels come off."
Joshua's potential future opponents are varied. He was previously linked with Rico Verhoeven, who is now set to face Oleksandr Usyk in May. Tyson Fury is preparing for a fight on April 11, with a 2026 bout against Joshua still a possibility, though Fury also eyes a trilogy with Usyk. Other heavyweights like Agit Kabayel, Fabio Wardley, and Daniel Dubois are also in prominent matchups.
Adding another layer to the boxing landscape, Hearn recently signed UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall to his new agency, potentially intensifying his rivalry with UFC president Dana White.
