“Tyson, can you beat AJ? Are you sure?… Come on then, let’s run it.”<\/p>\n
–\u00a0Eddie Hearn<\/p>\n
Hearn said that if a fight between Fury and Joshua never came to fruition, it would be a ‘stain’ on boxing, and that the matchup is “the biggest fight in boxing.”<\/p>\n
Despite there being no update in a meeting between Fury and Joshua, Hearn said, “That fight should happen. I’d be shocked if it didn’t.” The promoter added that if the ‘Gypsy King’ had “any hunger” in him, he would fight Joshua. <\/p>\n
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Eddie Hearn is seen during a press conference at The Glasshouse in Surfers Paradise on January 06, 2025. \/ IMAGO \/ AAP<\/p>\n
Despite not having fought since his September 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois<\/a>, Joshua is still without an opponent for his comeback fight. <\/p>\n Although much speculation was had regarding a potential fight between Joshua and Jake Paul, it will be Gervonta Davis next for ‘The Problem Child’<\/a>. Originally touted for a 2025 return, Hearn now implies it will be 2026 before ‘AJ’ returns to action. <\/p>\n Hearn said when speaking on the targeted fight between Joshua and Fury, “We’re going to fight in January or February, and I’ll go see AJ in a week or so and we will start locking in the date and the opponent for the comeback.”<\/p>\n IMAGO \/ PA Images<\/p>\n Fury was also urged to have a fight before facing Joshua by Hearn, as he wants ‘everyone in prime confidence’ for the bout. In terms of a targeted timeline for the fight, Joshua’s promoter said, “Late summer, wherever it’s going to be, 2026.”<\/p>\n According to Hearn, Joshua is currently in the United States “getting himself focused for his return” to the boxing ring. Fighters such as Martin Bakole and Tony Yoka have called for bouts with Joshua, however, it is unclear who the British heavyweight may face next. <\/p>\n The Latest Boxing News<\/p>\n Max Kellerman Disrespects Floyd Mayweather In ESPN Pound-For-Pound Boxer Debate<\/a><\/p>\n Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis Fight At Risk As Key Commission Official Blasts Fight<\/a><\/p>\n Teddy Atlas Doubles Down On Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n