Though the Brit will likely still harbor aspirations to become a three-time champion, at 36 years old, and three losses from his last seven bouts — including a brutal fifth-round knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois — it is unlikely Joshua is able to still compete at the highest echelons of the sport.

Anthony Joshua is "talking to opponents" but time is running out for a last-gasp fight in 2025 to be organised.

Eddie Hearn has told talkSPORT that plans are in place for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury to finally settle their score in 2026. British boxing fans have been clamouring to see the domestic rivals