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Anthony Joshua’s expected rematch with Daniel Dubois in February could fall through.

IBF champion Dubois defended his belt in style knocking out Joshua at a packed Wembley Stadium last month.

Both fighters had suggested that a rematch was on the cards with a February date pencilled in.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has now said that the quick turnaround could be a problem for ‘AJ’.

Our concern at the moment is just timing,” Hearn told Sky Sports. “You’ve got a few little niggles, you get them looked at and then you can’t punch again for four, five weeks. If we’re going to fight him in February, we need to start camp in about three weeks’ time. It’s quite a fast turnaround.”

He continued: “Ideally we’d like to return around May time. It does feel as though it’s coming on quite quickly

“From a body perspective we could probably do with a little bit more time ideally. Sometimes it’s not ideal and you just go for it. But we just need to decide are we going to be ready.

“[Joshua] has told me categorically: ‘I want the rematch.’ But it’s just a case of whether he’s going to be ready for February and that’s something they’re going to have to decide.

“It’s not ruled out. But we do appreciate it’s a fast turnaround.”

Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren isn’t convinced they want the rematch and is adamant the fight can only take place in early 2025.

He said: “Who’d you advise him to fight? He is the champion and it’ll be done in his terms.