2<\/p>\n Joshua is now gearing up for his return with the hopes of re-sparking his career following the loss to his fellow BritCredit: Mark Robinson\/Matchroom<\/p>\n He was anticipated to be making a return to the ring over the summer, but faced delays due to needing surgery on a lingering elbow injury.<\/a><\/p>\n As the 35-year-old prepares to lace up his gloves once again, Joshua’s team has received offers for him to fight in Africa.<\/a><\/p>\n Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba appear to be leading the talks, but despite that, Ibeh sees this as his chance for a bout on the continent with Joshua.<\/p>\n He told Sky Sports: “We need the right platform and the right opponent to make a statement with and there’d be no better one than AJ.<\/p>\n “That would be definitely a dream come true. That would be amazing.<\/p>\n “It doesn’t matter where it is, I’m ready.<\/p>\n “Anywhere. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the UK. I would love to dance with him in the O2 Arena.<\/p>\n “I would definitely stop him, no questions about that; it’s going to come down to how soon or how quickly it goes.”<\/p>\n Lawrence Okolie opens door to Anthony Joshua fight <\/p>\n Ibeh even extended his call-out to Britain’s other heavyweight contenders: “I’m willing to come to their home, their backyard and entertain.<\/p>\n “I like AJ, he’s been my idol.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Joshua has amassed a pro record of 28-4 and has faced some of the biggest names in the division, like Oleksandr Usyk and Wladimir KlitschkoCredit: Getty<\/p>\n “[But] I have mean intentions. For the sport, I would love to give him the work and challenge that he’s looking for.”<\/p>\n What is Anthony Joshua’s likely next move?<\/p>\n It seems that Joshua and his team are looking at stadium shows for him in February, although an exact date has not yet been penciled in.<\/p>\n That being said, he could still fight this year, and he certainly has a long list of opponents to choose from.<\/p>\n His promoter, Eddie Hearn<\/a>, revealed that there is a possibility of Joshua appearing on an undercard in a ‘run-out’ bout<\/a>, which would remove the pressure of headlining.<\/p>\n![\"Joshua](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761115932_64_crop-2074764.jpg\")
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