Joshua regrouping update
Joshua — who last fought in December 2025 (a sixth‑round finish of Jake Paul) — is regrouping amid personal losses, with reports saying his camp is prioritizing recovery before a full return (sportbible.com).
The car crash on Dec. 29, 2025, on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State was confirmed to have killed Sina Ghami and Kevin “Latif” Ayodele, both described by Joshua’s team as close friends and integral members of his camp. (news.sky.com) Matchroom and regional reports say Joshua has moved back into a full training camp environment after initial light sessions at his old Finchley Amateur Boxing Club. (punchng.com) Sources show the comeback rebuild includes a reunion with coach Iegor Golub — who worked with Joshua for the Paul build-up — and that Joshua has been training alongside members of Oleksandr Usyk’s team during sessions in Spain. (independent.co.uk) Footage and reporting indicate Usyk himself has been present in the gym, offering technical input while Golub runs AJ’s preparations. (boxing-social.com) Promoter Eddie Hearn has publicly said there are “no guarantees” Joshua will fight again and that the decision will not be rushed, stressing the fighter must be allowed time to recover physically and mentally. (espn.com) Matchroom-linked coverage and interviews note a tentative target for a comeback in July or late summer if Joshua progresses through camp, while Hearn has also denied any signed mega-fight agreements at this stage. (punchng.com) (boxing247.com) Corporate filings submitted in early March list the United Arab Emirates as Joshua’s official country of residence for companies Sparta Promotions Limited and 258 Investments Limited, and reporting on those filings cites Sparta’s 2024 profit of about £20.4m and dividend payments to Joshua of roughly £10.1m in 2024. (businessday.ng)
