Anthony Joshua is set to make a highly anticipated comeback in the late summer, but it's not going to be an easy road to the ring. After a tragic car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends, Joshua's boxing career took a backseat. However, the former two-time heavyweight champion is now ready to resume his journey. In this article, we'll explore Joshua's plans, his potential opponents, and the controversial aspects of his comeback. But here's where it gets controversial... The original plan was for Joshua to fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the spring, but tragedy struck. Now, his promoter Eddie Hearn is looking at options to get him back in the ring in July. And this is the part most people miss... Joshua's opponent is not expected to be of the highest level, but Hearn revealed that they would be open to jumping straight in with Tyson Fury. But will Joshua face Fury or someone else? The man rumored for Joshua's originally planned bout in Riyadh was heavyweight kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. However, Hearn believes that Verhoeven could face unified champion Oleksandr Usyk instead. So, what's next for Anthony Joshua? Will he face Fury or someone else? And will he be able to overcome the tragedy and resume his boxing career? We'll have to wait and see. But one thing is for sure, Joshua's comeback will be an emotional and highly anticipated event. So, what do you think? Who should Joshua face next? And will he be able to overcome the tragedy and resume his boxing career? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
