Sources close to the promoters told BoxingScene that Joshua is being considered for the undercard of a Matchroom show — though any confirmation will come directly from the former two-time unified champion himself. The December card is expected to feature an exciting light-heavyweight bout between Craig Richards and Dan Azeez, alongside appearances from Indian sensation Nishant Dev and emerging heavyweight prospect Leo Atang.
For Joshua, the potential Ghana date marks a symbolic step toward fulfilling a long-held dream of fighting in Africa — a sentiment shared by his promoter Eddie Hearn. “There will be no big-name fight this year,” Hearn recently told Boxing Social. “If he fights, it won’t be a headline or pay-per-view. It’s more about development and getting into prime condition for the big one.”
While Hearn stopped short of confirming Joshua’s participation, he hinted that the team is building momentum toward a future showdown with WBC champion Tyson Fury. “We want to work almost in silence, improve, and make sure he’s 100 percent ready,” Hearn said.
The December event also comes as Ghana reopens its professional boxing circuit following a brief suspension triggered by two in-ring fatalities earlier this year. The Ghana Boxing Federation and its medical sub-committee have since introduced strengthened safety and medical protocols in partnership with the National Sports Authority and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
Joshua last fought in September 2024, when he suffered a fifth-round stoppage defeat to then-IBF champion Daniel Dubois. Whether he returns to active competition or simply attends in a promotional capacity, his potential presence in Accra would mark a significant moment for African boxing and for fans eager to see one of the sport’s modern icons back in the ring.