Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, would like to see the British star have another fight before a potential showdown with WBC champion Tyson Fury.
In his first fight with new head trainer Derrick James, Joshua returned to the ring and won a twelve round unanimous decision over Jermaine Franklin.
The victory snapped a two fight losing streak, after Joshua dropped back to back decisions to Oleksandr Usyk.
Hearn would like to see Joshua continue to polish up the lessons being learn from James.
Joshua is aiming to fight three times in 2023, which means his next outing would have to take place in the summer.
A rematch with division rival Dillian Whyte is still the likely scenario for Joshua's next bout.
"Some fights are there to be made and you get one chance to do it," Hearn told Boxing Social.
"I think that is potentially the case with Tyson Fury. At the same time, I would still like him to have another fight with Derrick James to improve on what he has been working on. Dillian Whyte is a great fight. He needs to get back in the ring in July [or] August at the latest if he is to get three fights in this year."
If Joshua is able to have his next fight in the summer, Hearn would stage the third bout on a date in December.
"I would like to see him have a little rest then get straight back to Texas with Derrick and try and have an end of summer fight and then try and fight in December. It would be great for his career," Hearn said.
