Anthony Joshua to Undergo elbow surgery

Tosin Abayomi 18:30 - 05 May 2025

Nigerian fans can anticipate Anthony Joshua fighting soon after knocking out Francis Ngannou.

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Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to undergo elbow surgery and faces a 6-8 week recovery.

Heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has announced that he will undergo elbow surgery in May 2025.

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The procedure that will sideline him from training for six to eight weeks.

Anthony Joshua to have surgery

Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua in their August 2022 rematch (Credit: Instagram)

The revelation came during a DAZN PPV broadcast of the #CaneloScull event on May 4, 2025, as reported by Ring Magazine.

Joshua, who last fought in September 2024, suffering a devastating fifth-round knockout loss to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, is now focused on rehabilitating his body to make a strong return to the ring.

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Anthony Joshua reveals he will be undergoing elbow surgery this month which will keep him out of the gym for 6-8 weeks 🏥

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This surgery marks a pivotal moment in the 35-year-old’s career as he navigates recovery and the next steps in his boxing journey.

The timing of Joshua’s surgery has sparked speculation about his future in the sport, particularly regarding a long-anticipated clash with Tyson Fury.

Anthony Joshua wants to meditate and reply to Fury when they fight.

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Fury, who retired in January 2025 after his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk but has recently hinted at a comeback, has been vocal about wanting to fight Joshua.

Promoters like Eddie Hearn have expressed hope for the matchup, with Hearn noting to Sky Sports that it could be “the biggest fight in boxing” if Fury commits.