2<\/p>\n Fury will not face Ruiz, but will face a recognisable name in AugustCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Joshua will first face an unbeaten but limited fighter in Kristian Prenga in July<\/a>, whom he is expected to beat comfortably.<\/p>\n The likes of Andy Ruiz Jr and Jarrell Miller were under consideration<\/a> to be Fury’s warm-up opponent according to his manager Spencer Brown.<\/p>\n And it is a different challenge for the ‘Gypsy King’, given he has already beaten Arslanbek Makhmudov<\/a> in April and doesn’t want to take a step back.<\/p>\n But in a fresh update, promoter Warren has ruled out Ruiz but insisted it will be a decent calibre of opposition.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n He told iFL TV<\/a>: “It won’t be Ruiz, it won’t be him.<\/p>\n “He wants a good type of opponent, like he had last time.<\/p>\n “A recognisable name in the opposite corner to tune up before facing AJ.<\/p>\n “It looks like Tyson may have a fight as we don’t want him to be waiting around.<\/p>\n “We are hoping to announce it this week.”<\/p>\n It is clear Fury will take more of a risk than Joshua, given the stage of his preparation.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Ruiz is off the cards, but an announcement is pendingCredit: Mark Robinson \/ Matchroom Boxing<\/p>\n And the Morecambe native will need a convincing display to ensure he doesn’t slip up and derail his long awaited duel with Joshua.<\/p>\n Fury – I could get KO’d and blow AJ fight<\/p>\n Of course for Fury he understands that he needs to stay active.<\/p>\n But with the opportunity to fight again comes significant risk.<\/p>\n And he admits he could get knocked out, but intends to take the potential event very seriously.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s just about me versus me always,” he said.<\/p>\n “So, whoever the opponent is, if it\u2019s Joe Blogs or if it\u2019s Mike Tyson, it\u2019s all important to me.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Tyson](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779806828_765_tyson-fury-points-netflix-logo-1079614779.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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