Hearn Addresses Joshua vs. Bakole Fight Rumors

Anthony Joshua’s promoter and Matchroom Boxing chairman, Eddie Hearn, has set the record straight on whether negotiations ever took place for a fight between the former heavyweight champion and Congolese contender Martin Bakole.

"Someone sent me the latest rumors on Saturday, claiming that the fight between Martin Bakole and Anthony Joshua was already signed and finalized. But we have never even discussed this fight. I’m not ruling out the possibility, but there hasn’t been a single conversation about it. So, I have no idea where this is coming from.

Last night, I saw another rumor saying that Wilder vs. Joshua is set for June 7. We have never discussed that fight either. Yesterday, I spoke to AJ for the first time in weeks—he’s in great spirits, full of energy, shooting a clothing commercial, and getting back into training mode," Hearn stated.

Meanwhile, Bakole is set to face Efe Ajagba in his next bout. Joshua has not fought since his defeat to Daniel Dubois.