Anthony Joshua’s Final Chapter: Boxing Legend Plans 2026 Return with Eyes on Historic Fury Showdown

The Road to Redemption

Anthony Joshua is set to sit out the rest of 2025 following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. The British heavyweight has undergone successful elbow surgery and is looking toward a comeback fight before the end of 2025.

Career Achievements and Current Status

Joshua, a British professional boxer, has been a two-time heavyweight champion, having held the unified world heavyweight championship twice between 2017 to 2019 and 2019 to 2021. His impressive professional record currently stands at 28 wins and 4 losses, with 25 of his victories coming by knockout, demonstrating a remarkable 89% knockout ratio.

Future Plans and Legacy Fights

According to promoter Eddie Hearn, Joshua is expected to retire in 2026, leaving him with only three or four fights left in his career. This timeline has created considerable excitement among British boxing fans, who could be in for some thrilling matches.

There are discussions about potential fights with Deontay Wilder in late 2025, followed by a possible showdown with Tyson Fury, which would complete Joshua’s goal of facing every elite heavyweight of his generation.

The Final Chapter

A fight between Joshua and Fury would represent “an iconic moment for not just British boxing, but British sport.” The comeback is expected to begin between October and December, with hopes of the Fury showdown materializing in 2026. For his return bout, Joshua is expected to face someone ranked in the top 20 in the world, maintaining his commitment to challenging himself against dangerous opponents.

Currently, Joshua maintains strong rankings in the heavyweight division, sitting 5th in The Ring rankings, 7th in the WBO, 5th in the IBF, and 3rd in the WBC rankings, positioning him well for these potential legacy-defining matchups.