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Anthony Joshua: 'No issues with back injury'

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua reveals that his back injury has "totally healed up" as he prepares to face Jason Gavern in Newcastle next weekend.

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua has revealed that he plans to "put on a show" for supporters when he returns to the ring in Newcastle next weekend.

Joshua has been sidelined since the start of the year with a stress fracture in his back, but the Olympic gold medallist insists that he will be "firing on all cylinders" against American Jason Gavern.

The 25-year-old is quoted by Sky Sports News as saying: "It's been frustrating being out of action but the injury has totally healed up and I will be firing on all cylinders next Saturday.

"Fans in the North-East are mad about sport and I am sure it's going to be a great atmosphere. I plan to put on a show for them."

If Joshua comes through unscathed against Gavern, he will face Kevin Johnson at the O2 Arena in London on May 30.

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Anthony Joshua celebrates his victory over Denis Bakhtov during their Vacant WBC International Heavyweight Championship bout at O2 Arena on October 11, 2014
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