Joshua injured, fight is off with Johnson

[ryanman]

Scheduled for April 25th O2 London bill.

No opponent, no talk of it nothing.

Ey? It's Johnson isn't it?

[Tam Seddon]

I read this is happening on the May bill

May 30 London card to include two title fights plus Anthony Joshua - Ring TV

[Primo Carnera]

Scheduled for April 25th O2 London bill.

No opponent, no talk of it nothing.

Ey? It's Johnson isn't it?

Nah, I doubt it, Ross said that would never happen, and if Ross says it ain't happening, then it ain't happening! 😄😄😄😄😄

[Master]

Anthony Joshua returns from injury to fight American Jason Gavern

Unbeaten English heavyweight Anthony Joshua will return from injury to face American Jason Gavern at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on 4 April.

Joshua, 25, was forced to pull out of a fight with Kevin Johnson in January with a back injury.

He said: "The back injury has totally healed up and I will be firing on all cylinders next Saturday."

The 2012 Olympic gold medallist has won all 10 of his professional bouts inside three rounds.

The Watford-based fighter recorded a first-round stoppage against England's Michael Sprott in his most recent fight in November.

Promoter Eddie Hearn added: "It's a nice test on his return. Gavern has plenty of experience but Anthony has plenty of frustration to let out."

http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...2046&noquote=1

[p4pking]

I didn't consider Johnson a big test or expect a fight, but it would have been good experience for Joshua at least. Gavern is a step down from Michael Sprott and not even durable, totally useless fight. Must have been some worry about the injury or something.

[El Kabong]

Gavern? Might get 3-4 rounds out of him at most.

I think Chisora should be on Joshua's list after this one.

[ryanman]

Can Joshua gain anything from this? Even if it's a first round KO would his stock rise? If so it would be marginal.
Oh well, at least with Joshua he'll be back in the ring within a matter of weeks.