Joshua Readies Summer Return
Anthony Joshua, 36, is set to return to training camp for a planned summer comeback and has moved base to Dubai — a strategic shift to be closer to Saudi backers and speed mega-fight negotiations, including potential talks around Tyson Fury Linda Ikeji's Blog BoxingInsider. Boxing insiders are debating whether Joshua should skip a tune-up fight, since a stumble could imperil a Fury showdown Boxing247.
Corporate filings submitted on March 7 confirmed) that two of Joshua’s companies — Sparta Promotions Limited and 258 Investments Limited — list the UAE in updated paperwork. Joshua’s uncle Adedamola Joshua told PUNCH that the move happened “months ago,” a family confirmation that predates public reporting. punchng.com Those filings form part of reporting that values Joshua’s business interests at roughly £150 million, according to media coverage of the corporate changes. boxinginsider.com Promoter Eddie Hearn has said Joshua is expected back in training camp “in the coming weeks” and could be aiming for a summer fight, a timeline Hearn repeated to ESPN. espn.com Joshua is still recovering from injuries sustained in the car crash that killed trainers Sina Ghami and Kevin “Latif” Ayodele, and has undergone rib surgery as part of his rehabilitation. tmz.com Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh has been publicly linked to plans for a Joshua–Fury blockbuster and Riyadh Season organisers have repeatedly floated a late‑summer/September window for a major heavyweight show. independent.co.uk A vocal group of insiders is urging Joshua to skip a tune‑up because a loss to a top‑10 opponent could jeopardise a Fury payday, while Hearn has said Joshua would be willing to move straight into a Fury opportunity if the offer materialises. boxing247.com Joshua’s most recent ring appearance was his December 19, 2025 stoppage of Jake Paul in the sixth round at Miami’s Kaseya Center, a result that figures into calculations about his readiness for a summer return. espn.com
