Eddie Hearn believes that Anthony Joshua will announce his new trainer imminently and will be in the ring this April.
Joshua fought last year in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, for the chance to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO belts he lost to the Ukrainian, but he lost for the second time.
That has apparently precipitated a decision that has seen Joshua look at a new trainer for the long term, and despite rumours of a choice being made, nothing has been confirmed.
Speaking to The DAZN Boxing Show, Hearn discussed the plans for Joshua and the reason he has for relocating to the US.
“I know who the new trainer is. It’s quite a personal thing really,” he said. “I think it’s for a fighter to announce that, with his new team. I speak a lot, I do a lot of interviews. I’ll speak on his fights.
“He is going to train in America and he is going to start that camp in the next week, he’ll be flying out. So you guys will get the news soon.
“I think AJ is his own man and something like that is something for him to confirm.”
Turning to plans for a new fight, he said: “April 1st is our targeted date in London. I’ll go through the final list of opponents. We’re almost ready. He’s excited.
“I’m happy with the trainer. I‘m happy with anyone who makes AJ feel comfortable, motivated, and excited. I think this is going to be a nice break.
“The problem is being in the UK, he can’t breathe. When he goes to America, people know he is, but it’s like a different world.
“I think it’s going to be really good for him. I think you’re going to see a reinvigorated Anthony Joshua.”
Hearn also discusses Anthony Joshua, Demetrius Andrade, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and Alycia Baumgardner in the rest of his exclusive interview, which will be shown on DAZN.