Andre Ward eyes heavyweight comeback, could face Joshua at Wembley

Former two-division world champion Andre Ward has set his sights on a heavyweight return, revealing he would consider a battle with Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium if the conditions and business were right. The declaration comes eight years after Ward’s retirement in 2017, a move prompted by a string of high-profile welterweight-style victories and a flawless ledger that included wins over notable names such as Sergey Kovalev, Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler. Ward’s openness to stepping back into the ring for one defining bout has rekindled the ongoing chatter about cross-era matchups and the economics of a potential Joshua-ward showdown.

Ward, who retired with an undefeated record after a career highlighted by a pair of victories over Kovalev, explained that the idea of returning would be driven by a single match-up that would captivate a global audience. Speaking in a recent interview, he said there is one name that could compel him back into action if offered the right terms, adding that a fight against Joshua at Wembley Stadium would be a high-stakes test that could also sharpen his focus and mindset for a potential war inside the ropes. He stressed that the fight would be...