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Anthony Joshua to face Jason Gavern after back injury

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British heavyweight Anthony Joshua will face American Jason Gavern on his return from a back injury in Newcastle on April 4.

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua will make his return from a back injury against American Jason Gavern.

The Olympic gold medallist has been sidelined since the start of 2015 after suffering a stress fracture in his back, but he is scheduled to make his first appearance of the year in Newcastle on April 4.

Gavern is no stranger to British fans after reaching the final of Prizefighter in November 2013, but his last high-profile outing saw him stopped by Deontay Wilder in four rounds last summer.

If Joshua comes through unscathed against the 49-fight veteran, he will face Kevin Johnson at London's O2 Arena on May 30.

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