Anthony Joshua: 'No issues with back injury'

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.