Anthony Joshua is finally set to clash with Tyson Fury next month, but whilst many fight fans believe that it could be a perfect career finale if victorious, it seems as though ‘AJ’ has his eyes on another heavyweight showdown for 2027.
Joshua has been linked to Fury for almost a decade, with the rivalry between the pair of two-time heavyweight world champions continuously growing over the years despite never meeting in the ring.
However, in four weeks’ time, the duo will finally settle their feud – and the winner will also become boxing’s fifth three-time heavyweight ruler, with the WBA (super) title set to be on the line.
Consequently, the scenario seems like an ideal way for either man to sign off on their outstanding respective careers, able to walk away from the sport on home soil, having furthered their legacy with a much-desired win over a long-term rival.
However, in an interview on Politely Raw with Pacman Jones, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn says ‘AJ’ is planning on sticking around.
“I can’t speak on Tyson’s behalf, but for [Joshua], he still wants to be in the biggest fights of the sport,”
Hearn then revealed that Joshua has his sights set on a rematch with WBO champion Daniel Dubois, who stopped ‘AJ’ in the fifth round of their 2024 clash.
“I’ve got to be honest with you, and I know it’s a very dangerous fight, but he wants to rematch Daniel Dubois.
“[Joshua] is a competitor, so he’s looking at that, and anyone who has ever beaten him, he’s rematched, apart from Daniel Dubois.
“He wants to have another go at Daniel Dubois, and this is second nature to him.
“He wants to avenge that defeat. It’s a dangerous fight, but if he goes through Tyson Fury and stops Tyson Fury, then why not?”
Fury-Joshua takes place on Friday, December 11, at the Principality Stadium, with the event being available to watch live on Netflix at no additional cost to a standard subscription.
