"This Could Be His Last Year": Eddie Hearn Makes Shocking Statement About Joshua
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Promoter Eddie Hearn has shared plans for Anthony Joshua’s 2025 season while making a sensational announcement about his future.
Details: Speaking to The Times, Hearn revealed that 2024 could mark Anthony Joshua’s final year in boxing.
Quote: "This could be Joshua’s last year in the sport. He wanted to fight on February 22, but unfortunately, we had to turn down his proposal and say 'no' because we can’t afford to get this wrong.
If Dubois beats him again, he’ll have to seriously consider his future. We have one last chapter in this career, and we need to approach it with 100% focus," said Hearn.
He added that when Joshua returns to the ring, he must be 100% ready both physically and mentally, noting that Anthony is eager for a rematch with Dubois.
Recently, Eddie Hearn hinted at the timeline for Anthony Joshua’s return to the ring, leaving fans eager for updates.
Reminder: On September 21, Joshua suffered a surprising defeat to Daniel Dubois. AJ was considered the favorite going into the fight, but he was caught off guard by his opponent. Joshua hit the canvas several times before ultimately being knocked out in the fifth round.
Additionally, promoter Turki Alalshikh recently announced the date for the Joshua-Dubois rematch.