‘Anthony Joshua To Undergo Surgery Ahead Of Potential Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian boxing star, has disclosed that he will soon undergo surgery to fix a lingering problem that’s been postponing his comeback to the ring.

The British fighter has been sidelined since his defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024, leaving his future uncertain following the crushing knockout loss.

In a DAZN interview on Saturday night, ahead of a potential bout, he shared reasons for his prolonged absence from the ring.

“When do you want me back, people?” Joshua asked during the interview. “I’m trying to get my body right. I have got to actually have a little surgery on my elbow.

“A small surgery sometime in May. I’m finalising the details.

“That will see me out of the gym for maybe six to eight weeks, and then when I’m healed, I will be back.”

Speculation about a clash with Fury is gaining momentum, with Fury’s ex-promoter Frank Warren telling Mail Sport this week: “It’ll be about whether Tyson wants to do it, and whether AJ wants to do it. AJ is still active and wants the fight—it’s the one that never happened. Everybody wants to see it.”

Warren had earlier hinted at the possibility of a “generational ‘Battle of Britain’” fight featuring Joshua.

The two heavyweight icons have frequently exchanged verbal jabs and held talks in the past, but no significant progress has ever been made.

A Gentle Reminder: Every obstacle is a stepping stone, every morning; a chance to go again, and those little steps take you closer to your dream.

Nnamdi Okoli