Anthony Joshua Set to Face Tyson Fury After Potential Warm-Up Fight

A highly anticipated showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is in the works, with Joshua's team considering a warm-up fight in July before the big event in November. Fury has already signed on for the all-British battle, which has been long awaited by fans. Following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, Fury extended a fresh challenge to Joshua. However, Joshua has not committed to the fight due to recent personal events, including a serious car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the loss of his friends. Promoter Eddie Hearn stated that they received the contract for the Fury fight and are reviewing it, taking into account Joshua's physical and emotional readiness to return to the ring. The original plan was for Joshua to fight in March and then face Fury in August, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the timeline has been pushed back. Hearn expects Joshua to return to the ring in July, potentially against Deontay Wilder, before facing Fury in November. Wilder has expressed interest in fighting Joshua, and Hearn is open to the idea of Joshua facing both Wilder and Fury back-to-back. While some speculate that Wilder could be a warm-up fight for Joshua, Hearn emphasizes that it would be a separate deal and a significant challenge. Wilder's camp, however, claims that no discussions have taken place yet. The plans for Joshua's return to the ring are still unfolding, with a potential warm-up fight in July and a blockbuster battle against Fury in November.