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Eddie Hearne has revealed that he expects Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury later this year, but warned the Gypsy King must beat Oleksandr Usyk first.

A Battle of Britain matchup between the two heavyweight superstars has been talked about for almost the entirety of their respective careers and finally looks to be one step closer to happening.

Joshua appears to be prime contender to fight the winner of Fury’s upcoming clash against Usyk where the heavyweight division looks set to be unified – but must first overcome clashes against Dillion Whyte and Deontay Wilder as Hearn confirmed the 34-year-old’s next immediate opponents.

Represented by Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, Joshua is waiting to announce his next opponent after knocking out former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou.

Hearn was answering a question about darts prodigy Luke Littler during a recent interview with Piers Morgan when he revealed the chances of Joshua meeting Fury in the ring later this year.

Eddie Hearne has revealed that he expects Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury later this year

Hearn claimed that negotiations between the two camps are complicated at times and Fury ‘only cares about the money’

‘Because the darts Championship happens in December and January, I’m gonna say that Fury vs AJ happens this year,’ he said.

‘So I’m gonna say Fury vs AJ [happens first].’

The long-running saga over if and when the duo will finally go head-to-head has had plenty of bumps along the road and plenty more are still expected to come as both teams negotiate over a deal.

Joshua and Fury had both previously signed off on a fight, but it was later cancelled as talks between the two camps eventually broke down and Fury instead fought Deontay Wilder in a trilogy showdown.

Meanwhile, Usyk shocked the division by twice beating Joshua to claim the Brit’s previous championship belts.

Joshua knocked out former UFC star Francis Ngannou in his last fight and is now set to fight Dillion Whyte

Fury is set to fight Oleksanr Usy in a heavyweight unification bout later this year

‘Everybody wants to see this fight and on August 12, Anthony Joshua will fight Dillion Whyte, after that he will fight Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia and then after that it has to be Tyson Fury’ said Hearn.

Tyson Fury turned down the Usyk fight, the mort important fight in boxing, the undisputed heavyweight worl d championship to fight an MMA fighter who has never had a fight before in his life.

‘We have to be honest, Fury cares about one thing only, the money.’

The 44-year-old later explained that Fury must beat both Usyk and Joshua to be a true boxing great, adding: ‘He has to beat Usyk and he has to beat Anthony Joshua, particularly Usyk.’

Which heavyweight has the strongest punch was disclosed by Itauma.

After being compared to Mike Tyson, MOSES ITAUMA is considered the heavyweight boxing champion of the future.

The 19-year-old defeated Dan Garber last week to improve his record to 8-0.

Tyson Fury has touted Moses Itauma for greatness.

He and Anthony Joshua have also fought.

Having previously trained under the greatest in sparring sessions with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, he has a bright future ahead of him.

When asked if the Gypsy King strikes harder than Joshua, Itauma had a surprising answer, despite the fact that she thinks the Gypsy King is the superior boxer.

In response, he stated on talkSPORT: “No, but he’s so special. Joshua gave me a rather severe blow.

“I sparred him [Joshua] when I was 16. I only did a couple of rounds, but that was enough.”

When they sparred, Fury gave the young fighter some advice, and he thinks he held his own against the world champion.

Itauma further disclosed that there was an unspoken understanding between the two celebrities and him not to knock each other out.

“I haven’t wobbled,” he continued. We are large men. It just takes one shot for either of us to knock the other person out.

“Let’s say, I go in there and I knock someone out in sparring, they can’t spar for six weeks and I’m going to struggle to get a sparring partner.

“You don’t really learn from knocking people out in sparring.”

Itauma continued: “If I go in there, he’s just tapping and I’m trying to knock him out, I’ll look like a… you know.

“If he goes in there and tries to knock me out, but I’m going easy, it doesn’t make sense. So you have an unspoken agreement.

“You feel out what the first minute is like and you gauge it from there.”

As he left the Kingdom Arena, the Gypsy King was filled with rage.

TYSON FURY seemed to be a part in a backstage brawl following Anthony Joshua’s victory over Francis Ngannou.

The Gypsy King saw his fellow British national’s crushing victory against his previous rival in Saudi Arabia early on Saturday morning.

Tyson Fury witnessed Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou square off at the ring.

After the fight, The Gypsy King went on an X-rated tirade backstage.

It’s unclear who the WBC heavyweight king was shouting at.

In the second round of their fight in Saudi Arabia, AJ dropped the former UFC heavyweight champion with a vicious overhand right as Fury, 35, was seated next to his wife, Paris.

And when he walked out of the Kingdom Arena, he seemed pumped up.

Backstage, the WBC heavyweight champion was seen on camera lamenting the disappearance of a person he had interacted with.

He said: “Has f***ed off, the useless c**t.”

It’s unknown who the furious Fury was talking about in the video, which has spread like wildfire on social media.

Boxing fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “He’s rattled. He knows the jig is up.”

Another said: “Fury feeling the pressure.”

And another said: “Rattled when the cameras were off him.”

Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in the second round of their Saudi showdown.

One remarked: “He is FUMING.”

Another chimed in: “Running around in a waistcoat with no shirt, a dyed beard calling people useless cunts is quite an image.”

Joshua, 34, did his part to get a Battle of Britain between himself and Fury back on track with his destruction of Ngannou.

Fury must now register back-to-back wins over Oleksandr Usyk in their undisputed fights later this year to ensure the fight happens.

He said: “I’m sure Oleksandr Usyk will have something to say something about that.

“I had a s*** performance against Ngannou. AJ did absolutely fantastic and lit him up with a right hand.

“If he fights me after I beat Usyk twice then it will be a different game.”

Joshua, however, refused to be drawn on a historic domestic dust-up with his long-time rival, telling iFL TV: “F**k Tyson Fury.”

Anthony Joshua overpowered Francis Ngannou and didn’t stay around.

The world of combat sports was set ablaze when Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou stepped into the ring for a highly anticipated showdown. Following a spectacular second-round knockout, both fighters have spoken out about their impressive victory, drawing comparisons to the notable absence of success experienced by Tyson Fury. In this article, we delve into the post-fight remarks of Joshua and Ngannou as they discuss their historic accomplishment and the contrasting outcomes in relation to Fury.

The electrifying match between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou left spectators in awe as the fighters showcased their exceptional skills and unwavering determination. The second-round knockout delivered by one of the fighters ignited a wave of excitement and speculation, underscoring the significance of their achievement. Both Joshua and Ngannou have expressed their elation and satisfaction in emerging victorious from this intense showdown.

Anthony Joshua applauded Francis Ngannou during the post-fight press conference on Friday night (March 9) in a display of mutual respect.

The British boxer applauded the former UFC champion shortly after defeating him in a stunning second-round KO.

Joshua, 34, floored the former UFC champion in the first round before securing the 25th knockout of his career minutes later.

“How are you champ?” AJ asked while pulling out a seat beside him for his opponent.

Ngannou told reporters: “It wasn’t my day, he was just way better than me today.”

“He was quite special because he stopped me, he did what Tyson Fury couldn’t do,” the 37-year-old said.

Joshua interjected: “You beat Tyson, you beat him.”

The aftermath of the fight has sparked conversations about the differing outcomes between this bout and the encounters involving Tyson Fury. Joshua and Ngannou have acknowledged the significance of their victory by highlighting what sets their achievements apart from Fury’s experiences. While Fury remains a formidable opponent in his own right, the contrasting results have added a layer of intrigue to the discussion surrounding these fighters’ abilities and the tactics employed in the ring.

Anthony Joshua, known for his exceptional boxing skills and previous titles, expressed his pride and satisfaction in accomplishing what Tyson Fury could not. Joshua believes that his victory in the second round solidifies his position as a dominant force in the sport. The win serves as a testament to his relentless training, strategic approach, and unwavering focus.

Francis Ngannou, renowned for his formidable presence in the heavyweight division, echoed Joshua’s sentiments. Ngannou emphasized the significance of his victory in the context of Fury’s previous fights. The knockout victory in the second round not only showcased his raw power but also highlighted his ability to capitalize on opportunities, ultimately setting him apart from his contemporaries.

The contrasting outcomes between these recent fights and Fury’s bouts have generated intense discussion within the combat sports community. While each fighter possesses unique strengths and styles, the victories achieved by Joshua and Ngannou have solidified their positions as dominant forces within their respective divisions. The conversation surrounding Fury’s performances and the implications for his future matches has added an intriguing layer to the narrative of the sport and the ongoing rivalries.

The recent second-round knockout victories by Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou have sent shockwaves through the combat sports world, prompting comparisons to Tyson Fury’s experiences. Joshua and Ngannou’s reflections on their achievements highlight the significance of their victories and the contrasting outcomes in relation to Fury’s fights. These triumphs have solidified their positions as formidable fighters and reignited discussions about the dynamics within the sport. As the boxing and mixed martial arts communities eagerly await the next chapters in the careers of these exceptional athletes, the impact of their victories continues to resonate and shape the landscape of combat sports.

Following Anthony Joshua’s victory over Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury has been suggested as a possible opponent.

Francis Ngannou has shared his prediction for the heavyweight champion between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Joshua prevailed in the second round in Saudi Arabia, sending Ngannou to the mat three times before the referee stepped in to terminate the fight in Joshua’s favor.

After 31 professional fights—25 of which ended in knockouts—the 34-year-old has won 28 of them and lost three.

Despite the fact that the 37-year-old defeated the Gypsy King in a contentious split decision in their last battle, which took place against Fury, Ngannou, a former UFC star, has lost both of his professional boxing matches. His most recent loss came against Joshua.

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who oversees Joshua’s career, stated following the fight that he would want to see his boxer face the winner of the impending heavyweight match between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, who had defeated Joshua twice.

Hearn remarked in an interview with DAZN, “I’m very proud of him because there was a lot of pressure.”

“He would face the victor of Fury vs Usyk if we won this battle. Here we have the world’s best heavyweight contender.

“Tyson Fury, please defeat Usyk so that you may have the greatest bout in sports history. He is an encouragement to young people as a warrior.

“What I predicted came to pass. Francis Ngannou was destroyed by him. I am really excited for him to defeat Tyson Fury because he is a beast.”

Although Fury acknowledges that Joshua “did absolutely fantastic” in his victory over Ngannou, he cautioned the Olympic gold medallist that facing AJ following the Gypsy King’s victory against Usyk will be a “different game.”

Ngannou is well-qualified to provide his opinion on who he believes would win if the two fighters were to square off in the ring because he has lost to both Fury and now Joshua.

And after explaining how the Watford-born boxer beat him, Ngannou said that, despite his uncertainty, he would offer the battle to Joshua right now.

After his defeat, Ngannou remarked on iFL TV, “I don’t know, I would give it to AJ for right now.”

“I believe he picked the ideal moment. Most of all, it was about the time.”

If Fury defeats Usyk, it would undoubtedly set up a highly anticipated matchup with Joshua—one that boxing fans have been waiting for a long time.

One of the most anticipated boxing bouts of the year is Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua. One analyst believes that, should the championship battle materialize, it would not really take place in the UK, where the combatants are originally from.

For more than seven years, heavyweight boxing fans in Britain and across the globe have longed to see the current heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and the former heavyweight title holder, Anthony Joshua, finally make amends. And the majority thought it would happen in Fury’s nation of origin.

However, Dr. Rob Wilson, an expert in sports finance and an economics professor at Sheffield Hallam University, thinks that rather than being in the UK, the planned bout would likely happen in Saudi Arabia or Las Vegas, Nevada.

In an interview with Grosvenor Sport, he named income growth as the primary element that will shift the conflict away from their nation of origin.

“Even if it was 10 years ago that fight would probably not be happening in the UK, it will go to a much bigger market that can get driven by PPV. Saudi is now just battling with Las Vegas for the chance to stage the fight and get the PPV money for the top boxers in the world,” Wilson said.

Wilson is right when he says that there has never been a top-10 pay-per-view match held at Wembley Stadium. On the other hand, for many years, the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas have hosted a number of the most popular championship bouts.

Saudi Arabia has also actively sought to expand into the boxing world, as seen by their current schedule of bouts.

Given that Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia hosted Fury and Joshua’s two most recent fights, it stands to reason that their next big heavyweight matchup would take place there as well.

Ben Shalom provides a preview of Sunday’s domestic bout between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke in his most recent exclusive talkSPORT.com piece.

This Saturday, in just his ninth professional fight, Frazer Clarke will take on Fabio Wardley for the Lonsdale belt, making history as the fastest-ever British heavyweight champion.

Wardley defends his British and Commonwealth titles against Clarke on March 31

By comparison, it took Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua 15 fights to get to this point.

Nobody can accuse Clarke of moving slowly, his rise has been unprecedented.

Some will say this opportunity has come too soon.

But for me, everything is on course. We wanted him to become British champion within 10 fights.

He has the chance to do that early and then move on to bigger and better things.

Where the winner goes

The winner of this fight finds themselves in a great position.

Fury and Joshua won the British title in their fifteenth pro fights – Clarke fights for it in his ninth.

There will be several households, who don’t usually watch boxing, tuning in for this fight and that is when pay-per-view stars are created.

If Clarke gets his hand raised then we will be targeting blockbuster nights for him.

He is one of those boxers who struggles to get up for the fights that he doesn’t feel he will be tested in.

That comes from having a long amateur career and being in there with the best names constantly.

He wants to get right up there whether that is the British scene or the world scene after this fight.

There will be no turning back after Wardley.

The ultimate proving ground

Clarke opens up as an underdog with the bookies.

I can sit here and speculate about how far he can go in the pro game.

But the truth is I’ve never seen him in a twelve-round fight in front of a packed-out O2 Arena against an opponent who has the capability to knock him out.

I’m confident in Clarke’s ability given the number of fights and the level of opposition he has faced in the amateurs.

However, this is a totally different beast. He is going to have to show maturity, he is going to have to show composure, he is going to have to show mental strength.

His talent is undeniable. Now, has to prove that he can do it on the big nights.

Anthony Joshua has been warned that he has no chance of beating Tyson Fury.

AJ enjoyed a positive weekend when he looked back to his best during his victory over Otto Wallin on the Day of Reckoning’s main event.

Joshua stopped Wallin in the fifth round with a mature, dominant performance in Riyadh.

He was expected to announce a blockbuster fight with Deontay Wilder soon after, but that looks to be off after the American was surprisingly beaten by Joseph Parker.

It sets up the prospect of another world title fight against either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk – with the two facing off for the undisputed world heavyweight title on February 17.

Anthony Joshua has been warned that he has no chance of beating the ‘unbeatable’ Tyson Fury

Fury is preparing for a undisputed world heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk

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Joshua’s performance on Saturday led to one supporter heaping praise on him before comparing his victory over Wallin to the Gypsy King’s triumph over the Swedish heavyweight.

They posted on X, formerly Twitter: ‘AJ smokes the guy that bloodied Fury ridiculously. In the same night Wilder gets easily beaten by Parker, a man AJ handily beat when he was a world champ. Interesting how this is playing out.’

This was in reference to Fury’s victory over Wallin by unanimous decision in 2019 after battling on with a nasty gash above his eye.

However, Andy Lee – who coached Parker for his win against Wilder and also trains Fury – took umbrage to the post and hit back.

He replied: ‘What’s the motivation behind this tweet? Hating on a man who’s done nothing but win. Winning fights has a lot to do with timing. No one will beat Tyson.’

Lee, a former boxer, then further defended Fury after the Gyspy King was accused of ducking fights against the likes of Joshua and Usyk in the past.

‘I know Tyson has done all he can and exceeded to make both these fights. Whatever gets put out in the media is different from what’s really happening,’ Lee replied.

One supporter had compared Joshua’s comfortable victory over Wallin’s to Fury’s triumph

However, Andy Lee – who trains the Gypsy King – hit back and said Fury was ‘unbeatable’

He also defended Fury against accusations that he has dodged fights against Joshua and Usyk

Lee (left) coached Joseph Parker for his shock victory over Deontay Wilder on Saturday night

Fury’s clash with Usyk will see him return to the ring after his narrow victory over Francis Ngannou in October, where he won by a single point in a controversial decision.

And Joshua – who will be ringside for the blockbuster fight in the New Year – has backed the Ukrainian to triumph.

He said, as quoted by The Mirror: ‘I think it’s gonna be a really, really good fight. I’m going to be straight up, I’m leaning towards Usyk, but who knows?

‘They’re both at the top of their game. I wish them well. I hope they have a great training camp.’

Tyson Fury has been told he risks being disqualified during his much-anticipated fight against Oleksandr Usyk.

Originally, the pair were due to fight in February but the bout was called off after Fury suffered a cut above the eye during a sparring session.

As a result, the fight was rescheduled to take place on May 18 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ahead of the fight, Fury has been warned by his former opponent Steve Cunningham that he could be disqualified against Usyk.

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He told World Boxing News: “I believe Ngannou only looked as good as he did fighting Fury because Fury didn’t take fighting an MMA guy seriously. Ngannou does have unbelievable power, though. He landed a clean shot on Fury, who wasn’t in shape at all. I was surprised at that but not at the fact that Fury got up and outpointed him.

“I think Usyk wins by decision against Fury. Either that or Fury gets disqualified. Fury’s going to have to lean and lay all over Usyk to tire him down as he does usually. I think the referee will be alerted to this before the fight [by team Usyk] and Fury will lose points.”

It has been expected that if Fury manages to beat Usyk, a fight against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua could finally happen.

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Speaking about a potential bout with Joshua, Fury previously said: “I’m sure that Oleksandr Usyk will have something to say about that given he beat him twice.

Tyson Fury rips into Oleksandr Usyk during press conference

“For the actual real boxing, it’s me and Usyk who fight for the undisputed heavyweight world championship of the world. I had a s*** performance against Ngannou, that’s what a boxer should have done with him, but if he fights next year it’ll be a different game.”

Last time out, Fury had to dig deep to get the better of former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, with the boxing champion coming out on top via decision.

Gypsy King and Usyk have a two-fight contract, but there may be a way to break it.

By dominating Oleksandr Usyk, TYSON FURY could increase his prospects of facing Anthony Joshua.

On May 18, in Saudi Arabia, Fury will take on Usyk in the first four-belt unification fight in the heavyweight category.

Tyson Fury with Bob Arum, his co-promoter.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are still associated.

Additionally, AJ will have to wait to fight because the two are signed to a straight-forward rematch immediately following.

However, Fury’s Hall of Fame US promoter Bob Arum thinks the rematch might be canceled if the Gypsy King defeats Usyk sufficiently.

Furthermore, it would let Joshua, 34, to step in and start a Battle of Britain match earlier than anticipated.

“I think the knock on Joshua has been that he’d lost his confidence,” Arum stated to the Daily Mail. A warrior is greatly lessened if he lacks confidence.

“Now Joshua seems to be regaining his confidence, and if that continues Joshua will be a very dangerous fighter that could compete with anybody.

“What happens if Fury-Usyk turns out to be a classic? A fight that is so exciting and so thrilling that the public wants to see it again.

“Then that would certainly trump a Joshua fight, and contractually, it’s a fight that has to happen.

“Now, what happens if it’s a one-sided fight and Fury wins the fight?

“Then maybe everybody can sit down with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh and work out some arrangement to go right to Fury-Joshua.

“If Usyk wins the fight, I don’t think there would be that much demand for an Usyk-Joshua fight because after all they fought twice and Usyk beat him twice.

“So, one fight at a time, that’s my motto.”