Anthony Joshua will return to boxing in a comeback bout on July 25 in Saudi Arabia.
The former unified world champion will fight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh this summer.
It will be Joshua’s first contest since returning to training after a tragic car accident saw two of his close friends lose their lives in December.
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Eddie Hearn reveals the latest on Anthony Joshua’s fight plans as negotiations with Tyson Fury advance.
It also comes as speculation mounts that Joshua will finally fight his great rival Tyson Fury later this year.
Joshua said: “It’s no secret I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready for stepping back into the ring and today is the next step on that journey. I’m delighted to have agreed a multi-fight deal starting with July 25 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“I’m looking forward to competing and picking up where I left off. As I said: The landlord will collect his rent. That is certain.”
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