Anthony Joshua will undergo elbow surgery, which is expected to keep him out of training for six to eight weeks.

Joshua has been out of action since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, a bout where he missed the chance to reclaim the IBF Heavyweight Title. While there had been early talks of an immediate rematch with Dubois, those plans were scrapped.

Promoter Eddie Hearn recently suggested that Joshua could return in the summer. The possibility of a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury had been mentioned, especially after Fury’s second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury’s sudden retirement prevented that. However, with Fury back in training under SugarHill Steward, speculation continues that a bout with Joshua could still happen. Oleksandr Usyk also said he is open to boxing Joshua again. However, Joshua’s main focus will be on getting back healthy. 

“When do you want me back, people? I’m trying to get my body right. I’ve got to actually have a little surgery on my elbow, a small surgery, some time in May. We’re just finalising the details. I’ll be out of the gym for maybe six to eight weeks and then when I’m healed I’ll be back,” Joshua said