Anthony Joshua is now not expected to return to the ring until 2023, with rising British heavyweights Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois being offered as exciting opponents for the former champion.
Joshua has suffered two consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and will now be looking to work his way back into the world title picture.
Frank Warren has suggested either Joyce or Dubois – he promotes both – would be an ideal opponent.
Joyce is highly ranked by the WBO and holds its ‘interim’ heavyweight title, while Dubois is similarly well positioned with the WBA after winning that sanctioning body’s ‘regular’ belt. Both would provide dangerous opposition for Joshua but also a route back to a world title shot.
“Now I’m going to be able to start throwing Daniel Dubois at him and Joe,” Frank Warren said.