Anthony Joshua is in possession of the contract for a highly anticipated match against Tyson Fury, but he may first participate in a warm-up fight in July before facing his British opponent in November. Fury has already signed on for the long-awaited all-British showdown and recently issued a challenge to Joshua following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Joshua's commitment to the Fury fight has been uncertain, partly due to speculation about a potential warm-up bout in July, after being involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the tragic loss of his friends.
Promoter Eddie Hearn stated, 'We received the contract last week and are reviewing it, ensuring AJ is physically ready to return to the ring after a lot has happened in his life.' Hearn expects Joshua to return to the ring in July, with possible opponents including Deontay Wilder, before potentially facing Fury in November.