ANTHONY JOSHUA will learn the identity of his new short-notice opponent later today.
AJ was set to renew his feud with Dillian Whyte on Saturday night before a third-career-failed drug test for his long-time rival scuppered the domestic dust-up at The O2.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has worked frantically over the weekend to try and secure a replacement for Whyte, who faces yet another battle to clear his name.
And SunSport understands Matchroom and Joshua’s 258 Management team will finalise his new opponent by the end of play today.
Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has thrown his hat into the ring for a trilogy fight with the Watford warrior.