Eddie Hearn Reveals Usyk Role in Joshua Return Plan

Eddie Hearn has revealed that Oleksandr Usyk played a role in shaping Anthony Joshua's return plan, supporting the idea of Joshua taking an interim fight in July before a potential clash with Tyson Fury later in the year. Joshua has not fought since his December stoppage win over Jake Paul, while Fury recently returned with a points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. The plan, reportedly tied to a two-fight package involving Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh, would see Joshua ease back with a comeback bout rather than jumping straight into the high-profile Fury matchup.