Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua has received the contract for a highly anticipated showdown with Tyson Fury. However, before committing to the November bout, Joshua may participate in a warm-up fight in July. Fury recently issued a challenge to Joshua following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, and Joshua's camp is keen to ensure he is adequately prepared after being involved in a car accident in Nigeria.
A potential July fight against Deontay Wilder is being explored, with Hearn suggesting that Joshua could face both Wilder and Fury in back-to-back bouts. Wilder's camp has denied that any discussions have taken place regarding a potential fight against Joshua.