Then, boxing financier Turki Alalshikh whittled the shortlist down to one specific opponent. Even though Anthony Joshua was brutally knocked out by Daniel Dubois when they fought back in December, both 'AJ' and Eddie Hearn have been publicly pushing for a rematch.

Daniel Dubois is still riding high off his victory over Anthony Joshua. Dubois was a much-hyped young heavyweight contender who packed a serious punch. His career was derailed early on however by taking a loss to Joe Joyce. He was forced to take a knee due to damage to his eye and was counted out, which meant many onlookers questioned his heart.

After suffering a brutal defeat in his last outing, Joshua will be looking to right the wrongs in 2025 as he bids to become a three-time world champion

Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to return to the ring in the summer against Tyson Fury or in a rematch with Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua and His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh, are the latest high-profile figures within the sport of boxing to give their verdicts for next

‘AJ’ experienced defeat for the fourth time in his career when he was knocked out by IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois last September, which came as a shock to the boxing world with many predicting a routine outing for the two-time world champion.

Who could Anthony Joshua fight next after Tyson Fury ‘retirement’? - Joshua and Fury finally seemed poisted to face one another, before the latter claimed to have retired

Anthony Joshua could face Deontay Wilder next if Tyson Fury stays retired. Turki Alalshikh has now set his sights on the match.

Turki Alalshikh says now that Tyson Fury has retired he would like to see Anthony Joshua fight Deontay Wilder.

Former WBO World Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker has faced off against some of the division's biggest stars, including Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, yet, he has admitted that neither of them hit as hard as one particular fighter that he shared the ring with.