Anthony Joshua resumes training with Iegor Golub for heavyweight comeback
Anthony Joshua has resumed training under coach Iegor Golub in preparation for a heavyweight comeback later this year, following a lengthy break from the sport.
The two-time world champion stepped away from boxing after surviving a fatal car crash in Nigeria last year.
That tragic accident claimed the lives of two of his closest friends and left the 36-year-old recovering from his own injuries.
Reuniting with a proven coaching setup
The British fighter is now back in the gym working diligently on his technical craft and conditioning.
He has reunited with Golub, the Ukrainian trainer who successfully guided him to a six-round stoppage victory over American Jake Paul.
Recent images shared by the respected coach show the heavyweight undertaking heavy bag sessions and jump rope routines.
In an unexpected twist, former adversary Oleksandr Usyk is also present in the same training camp.
Former rivals share the gym
The unified champion, who defeated the Briton on points in both 2021 and 2022, was seen offering technical advice during a kettlebell exercise.
The undefeated Ukrainian is currently preparing for his own cross-discipline bout against kickboxing veteran Rico Verhoeven in May.
Speculation is already mounting regarding who will welcome the returning Olympian back into the ring.
Domestic rival Dillian Whyte has emerged as a sensible candidate as both men look to rebuild their respective careers following recent setbacks.
Promotional loyalty remains firm
Meanwhile, long-standing promoter Eddie Hearn has teased an imminent announcement regarding his star client.
The Matchroom Boxing chairman shared an archival photograph of a past ring walk on social media with the caption ‘loading’.
He also revealed that his marquee fighter recently rejected a lucrative approach from a competing promotional outfit.
He won’t mind me saying it, but AJ had an approach around the back, a couple of weeks ago.
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Hearn confirmed that the rogue approach was immediately dismissed and forwarded directly to him.
Do you know how quickly he sent me the message, the screenshot? Seconds. ‘Let me know…’
Elsewhere in the heavyweight landscape, Tyson Fury is preparing to emerge from retirement next month against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
