Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua has been talked about for almost a decade and it could finally take place this year.
Heavyweight champion Fury is locked into a two-fight deal with bitter rival Oleksandr Usyk as they meet for the undisputed world titles on May 18 in Saudi Arabia. There is a two-way rematch clause for the fight so regardless of the result, they are expected to fight for a second time later this year.
Former two-time world champion Joshua has been promised a shot at Fury or Usyk next after his one-sided KO win against Francis Ngannou last month. Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn, who promotes Joshua, thinks if Fury beats Usyk next month then a fight against Joshua will be made instead of a rematch with the Ukrainian.
When asked what is more likely to happen first, darts prodigy Luke Littler winning a world championship or Fury fighting Joshua, Hearn told Piers Morgan: "Well because the darts Championship comes in December and January, I'm gonna say that Fury vs AJ happens this year. So I'm gonna say Fury vs AJ [happens first].'
Fury's promoter Frank Warren isn't on the same page as Hearn as he thinks the domestic clash won't take place until next year. "Next March, if Tyson does what I believe he'll do and AJ continues to win, I'm sure that'll set up a big fight," he told Sky Sports. "It's like going back to the late 60s, 70s, that's what's happening now. These guys are all fighting each other."
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Both of Joshua's recent fights have taken place in Saudi Arabia whilst Fury returns to the Kingdom next month after his controversial fight against Ngannou last October. Warren admitted he wants Fury vs Joshua to take place in the UK but thinks Saudi Arabia will host the fight because that's where the money is.
"I've got to be honest, I think that is where it will go," Warren added. "Of course, I'd like them in the UK. I look back when I was younger - all those many, many, many years ago - I look at all those really great fighters like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, where did they put their big fight on?"
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