Watford's world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will make the first defence of his IBF title against Dominic Breazeale on June 25.

Joshua will return to the O2, where he landed the world title earlier this month after stopping Charles Martin, for his next bout.

The 26-year-old will take on unbeaten American Breazeale who has won his 17 professional fights with 15 stoppages. 

Breazeale was knocked down during his last fight in January but recovered to defeat Amir Mansour in the fifth round.

The American told BoxingNews24.com: "We are both 2012 Olympians, undefeated, and pack a punch.

"The United States of America versus Great Britain. I want to go back to London and finish what I didn't in 2012. Instead of the gold medal, I want the IBF title, and I guarantee you I'm bringing it back to the United States where it belongs.

"When I first heard that I was possibly going to fight Joshua for the title I was extremely excited. I have been thinking about this daily."

Breazeale added: "This is an opportunity that every fighter dreams and hopes of. I'm sure Joshua felt the same way when he first found out he was going to fight Martin for the title.

"The only difference is that I am not going to lay down like Charles did and hand the belt over."