Anthony Joshua suffered a devastating knockout defeat against Daniel Dubois in his last fight. And according to Eddie Hearn, rumors of his next fight being a done deal are false.

Joshua and Bakole have been linked with one another for a number of years, with Bakole claiming he had ‘AJ’ hurt during an infamous sparring session. Bakole’s promoter Ben Shalom spoke about the proposed match-up last week, stating that the fight between ‘AJ’ and Bakole has already been signed.

The promoter of Martin Bakole that's what I want to be known as. The number one heavyweight in the world. It's done. I'm hearing he's signed an

Anthony Joshua is likely to fight twice this year as he looks to bounce back from a fourth career loss. ‘AJ’s latest defeat came at the hands of Daniel Dubois as he attempted to become a three-time world heavyweight champion.

Anthony Joshua's team have responded to recent reports claiming his next fight will be against Martin Bakole in Africa.

In a development that could echo the historic Rumble in the Jungle, discussions are underway for a high-profile heavyweight bout between former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua and rising contender Martin Bakole.