Anthony Joshua is in possession of the contract for a highly anticipated showdown with Tyson Fury, with the possibility of a warm-up fight in July before facing his British counterpart in November. Fury has already committed to the all-British super fight and has issued a fresh challenge to Joshua following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
However, Joshua has not made a commitment to the Fury fight, amidst rumors of a potential warm-up bout in July, following a serious car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the loss of his friends. Promoter Eddie Hearn stated that they have received the contract and are reviewing it, emphasizing the need to ensure Joshua is ready to return to the ring.
Hearn expects Joshua to return to the ring in July, with the possibility of fighting Deontay Wilder before facing Fury in November. Wilder has expressed interest in fighting Joshua, and Hearn is open to the idea of Joshua facing Wilder and Fury back-to-back.