Joshua needed just two rounds to defeat Charles Martin at The O2 on April 9, to win the IBF belt and will now take on the undefeated American at the same venue.
Breazeale has secured 15 of his 17 wins inside the distance and said in a recent interview that he was “extremely excited” by the prospect of facing Joshua and wanted to return to the UK to “finish what I didn’t in 2012”.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am to fight again, especially at The O2 which I have made my fortress,” Joshua said.
“My coaches have watched Breazeale for a long time and they knew he was going to be a player in the division and now we get the chance to go to war on June 25.
“I am looking to get past Breazeale in style and continue moving towards the unification fight everybody is waiting for.”
Promoter, Eddie Hearn, said: “June 25 is going to be a huge night from start to finish. It’s great that Britain’s newest superstar is staying active. Many would have still been celebrating but it’s back to business for AJ.
“The fight with Breazeale is going to be explosive – he is 6’7” and is one of the few whose KO ratio is up there with Anthony’s. He has come through the similar elite amateur set up and has worked his way into this shot and is ready to go.
“We are looking to put on one of our strongest cards yet at The O2, topped by the huge domestic clash between George Groves and Martin Murray which is set to be a wonderful clash. Watch this space for some more big fights added soon.”
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