Eddie Hearn has revealed all on Anthony Joshua's future, as he dismissed claims that the fighter could retire by reassuring fans that "he'll be back" in the ring.Joshua lost his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday as the Ukrainian won via split decision in a close encounter.
Joshua was on the brink of knocking Usyk out in the ninth round, but couldn't find the power to stop him, and somehow the champion clawed it back.It was a much better performance from Joshua compared to their first fight, but the British fighter was emotional in defeat, and some fans even feared that it could signal the end of his career.
But Hearn has assured fans that Joshua "will be back," and even stated he'd like to see him back later this year.READ MORE: Bizarre Anthony Joshua post-fight rant in full after he 'stole Oleksandr Usyk's moment'Hearn told talkSPORT: "People talk in this build-up about him retiring, I don't think when you lose a split decision, why would you even contemplate it?
It's about passion and if you still want it."You see how much we wanted it by his post-fight interview. I'd like to see him back out maybe even in late December.
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