Samuel Jones 
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has confirmed his return to the ring, slated for September at London’s Wembley Stadium. Following his commanding victory over Francis Ngannou last March in Saudi Arabia, Joshua is gearing up for his next bout and has outlined four potential opponents.
The British-Nigerian boxer aims to resume action shortly after his impressive performance against Ngannou. With Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk set to face off in June for their undisputed heavyweight clash, Joshua has set his sights on a late summer comeback, targeting September 20 or 21 at Wembley.
Joshua revealed that his next opponent will likely emerge from the Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn 5 vs 5 night on June 1, featuring matchups like Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang and Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic in Riyadh.
Expressing his confidence in the venue and timeframe, Joshua stated, “It’s going to be in London, Wembley Stadium. This is what I’m being told. If that’s what they say, they normally back their word so let’s go with that.”
Acknowledging the significance of the upcoming bouts on June 1, Joshua highlighted the potential candidates for his next challenge. He mentioned that the winner who delivers the most impressive performance would likely earn the opportunity to face him, as per the directive of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh.
Following his setbacks against Oleksandr Usyk, doubts lingered about Joshua’s mental resilience and future prospects in the ring. However, Joshua responded with determination, making strategic changes and demonstrating a renewed sense of confidence in subsequent fights.
Having emerged victorious in his recent matchups against formidable opponents like Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou, Joshua’s return to form has silenced many skeptics. He emphasized his readiness to take on any challenger, underscoring his eagerness to continue his journey back to the top of the heavyweight division..
