Anthony Joshua Set to Face Tyson Fury, but a July Warm-Up Fight May Come First

Anthony Joshua is on the verge of signing a contract to face Tyson Fury in a highly anticipated British boxing showdown, with the possibility of a warm-up fight in July before the main event in November. Fury has already committed to the fight, issuing a challenge to Joshua following his recent victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. However, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has suggested that his fighter may take a tune-up bout in July, potentially against Deontay Wilder, before facing Fury. Hearn stated that Joshua is nearing full recovery from a car accident in Nigeria and is expected to return to the ring in July, with the Fury fight likely to take place in November. The possibility of Joshua facing Wilder and then Fury in back-to-back fights is also being explored, although Wilder's camp has denied that any discussions have taken place.