Latest news on Anthony Joshua’s anticipated comeback

FootballSports
21 Oct 2025 • 6:42 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Anthony Joshua is planning a comeback fight in February 2026 after recovering from injuries sustained this year, following his knockout loss in September 2024.
  • Matchroom will stage its inaugural boxing event in Accra, Ghana, on 20 December, which is intended as a preliminary step for a future Joshua headline fight in the region.
  • Eddie Hearn confirmed that Joshua is expected to headline a show in Ghana in February 2026, building on the legacy of The Rumble in the Jungle.
  • A potential clash with fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury is being discussed for 2026, following Joshua's planned tune-up fight.
  • American boxer Kingsley Ibeh has publicly challenged Joshua, expressing his desire to fight him, potentially in the UK.

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