Could Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury still be possible? Promoters rekindle hope in this fight

Boxing fans have been eager to see a clash between heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, and while it seemed that this fight would never happen, it seems that hopes have been revived for it to finally take place.

Although for many years, Frank Warren of Queensberry and Eddie Hearn of Matchroom were ‘rivals’, last year they were able to reach an agreement with DAZN. And now, both spoke about the fight they have always wanted to make.

Both did not hesitate for a moment to answer that it would be the fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, in a question and answer session during the start of Queensberry’s new deal with DAZN on April 1, details Essentialy Sports.

“I mean… the obvious one, AJ-Fury. Who knows what the future holds?” Hearn said, opening the door to possible talks to make it happen.

“Same answer. It’s the fight we all wanted to see. We, the British fans, the boxers wanted it (…) For some reason, it didn’t happen,” Warren replied.

Will Tyson Fury come out of retirement to fight AJ?

And although Tyson Fury announced his retirement last January, Warren is hopeful that he can return and the fight can be arranged.

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Joshua and Fury came close to facing each other on more than one occasion, but it never materialized. 2021 seemed like the big opportunity for that fight, as Joshua held the WBA, IBF and WBO titles, and Fury was the WBC heavyweight champion.

And although there was a two-fight deal for August in Saudi Arabia, at the last minute, Fury decided to face Deontay Wilder again. Meanwhile, Joshua fought Oleksandr Usyk twice, losing both fights.

And while the announcement of the ‘Gipsy King’s’ retirement seems to have dashed all hope, promoters still hope that he will return to boxing and finally reach an agreement to see these two heavyweights together in the ring.

Anthony Joshua advised to draw Tyson Fury back into the ring to make one key career move if he beats Joseph Parker.

That is the view of the talkBOXING team who have weighed in on AJ’s comeback fight this year, and who could be the potential opponents.

Joshua was brutally beaten by Daniel Dubois last year, but called out Fury for a huge all-British clash.

But the ‘Gypsy King’ announced his retirement from the sport, leaving Joshua out in the cold for now.

Several alternative options remain on the table which could include a sequel with Parker for a WBO interim title or a full world title.

Joshua beat the New Zealander in 2018 and a big win again could see him re-entered into the world title mix.

And talkBOXING hosts Simon Jordan, Ade Oladipo and Spencer Oliver believe that would be enough for Fury to consider lacing up the gloves again.

On the latest episode, Jordan proposed: “If AJ were to beat Parker for the WBO belt and it manifested itself that way, Fury comes out of retirement doesn’t he?”

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Oladipo replied: “100 per cent. And then we all get behind it.

“AJ vs Fury gets made today, it’s the biggest fight in British boxing, I still put that on it.

“But if AJ were to win a big one, everyone then gets behind it and it does record-breaking numbers.”

Oliver then responded: “I think it brings Fury out of retirement quicker than before.

“I think we will see him in the ring again I really do, I think he just needed a bit of time away.”

But he is expected to target the biggest commercial fight available upon his return.

Fury is currently not entertaining talks of a fight with Joshua publicly, and is focusing on other exploits including a manager role at charity football match Soccer Aid.

And his co-promoter Bob Arum believes it is best that Fury stays retired and doesn’t reconsider a clash with Joshua.

‘Fury will fight Joshua for money’ on the anticipated British heavyweight showdown being discussed and Fury announced his retirement

British boxing legend Ricky Hatton believes he knows what it will take for Tyson Fury to leave retirement and get in the ring with Anthony Joshua.

The much-anticipated British heavyweight showdown was being discussed until Fury announced his retirement from the sport in January following consecutive defeats to heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Since then, the Gypsy King has given no indication that he plans to reverse his decision, but fellow Mancunian Hatton, a close friend of Fury’s, has shared his thoughts on the situation.

The former light welterweight world champion believes that for the “right money”, Tyson would “jump” at the chance to share the ring with his fellow countryman.

He told Sky Sports: “Tyson’s retired before. It just so happens they were trying to make the Joshua fight. They were trying to make it for 10 years, and it looks like they’re still not going to make it now Tyson’s retired.

“But I would take that retirement with a pinch of salt, knowing Tyson. If he gets offered the right money, the right purse for the AJ fight, knowing Tyson as I do, I think he’d jump at it.”

Hatton recommended that Fury take the Joshua fight, asserting that missing the opportunity could lead to the 36-year-old having regrets down the line.

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“I think Tyson will kick himself if he’s sat on his sofa 10 years down the line and thinks to himself: ‘I wonder what would have happened if I’d have fought AJ?’ He’s in a position to do something about it now rather than be cursing himself for the rest of his life.”

Fury’s decision to retire left boxing fans around the world disappointed as the former world heavyweight champion announced his decision on social media.

Hatton, who was in Fury’s corner for his 2018 fight against Deontay Wilder, acknowledged that while Joshua might tempt Fury out of retirement, he believes the Gypsy King has accomplished enough and would like to see him hang up his gloves for good.

“If he does, that’s the last one I’d like him to have. Because you don’t like to see your mates get hurt.”

He will regret not fighting Anthony Joshua”if Tyson Fury stays retired says : Ricky Hatton

British boxing legend Ricky Hatton believes if Tyson Fury stays retired, he will come to regret not fighting Anthony Joshua.

Fury and Joshua are both former world champion heavyweights, both from Britain and their rivalry has been building for a number of years now

Fury publicly announced his retirement from boxing in January and has given no indication as yet that he plans to reverse that decision.

But Hatton told Sky Sports: “Tyson’s retired before. It just so happens they were trying to make the Joshua fight. They were trying to make it for 10 years and it looks like they’re still not going to make it now Tyson’s retired.

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“But I would take that retirement with a pinch of salt knowing Tyson. If he gets offered the right money, the right purse for the AJ fight, knowing Tyson as I do, I think he’d jump at it.”

“I think Tyson will kick himself if he’s sat on his sofa 10 years down the line and thinks to himself: ‘I wonder what would have happened if I’d have fought AJ?’” Hatton said.

“He’s in a position to do something about now rather than be cursing himself for the rest of his life.”

However if Fury does box Joshua, Hatton believes he should then call time on his career. “If he does, that’s the last one I’d like him to have. Because you don’t like to see your mates get hurt,” Hatton said.

‘He’d jump at it’ – Ricky Hatton reveals what it would take for Tyson Fury to accept Anthony Joshua fight

Ricky Hatton knows what it would take to get Tyson Fury in the ring for a mega-fight with Anthony Joshua.

However, the British boxing legend would rather see Fury stay retired, claiming ‘The Gypsy King’ has already ‘done enough’ in his beloved sport.

Tyson Fury announced his retirement from boxing in January following consecutive defeats to undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

The Briton said he had ‘loved every minute’ of his stellar career in a ‘short and sweet’ social media statement.

The 36-year-old Mancunian had been heavily linked to a two-fight deal with Joshua in 2025, but dashed boxing fans’ hopes of a blockbuster encounter with ‘AJ’ after his announcement.

Hatton, a former light-welterweight world champion, asserted the ‘right money’ would leave him with no choice but to fight Joshua.

“Tyson’s retired before,” he told Sky Sports. “It just so happens they were trying to make the Joshua fight.

“They were trying to make it for 10 years and it looks like they’re still not going to make it now Tyson’s retired.

“But I would take that retirement with a pinch of salt knowing Tyson. If he gets offered the right money, the right purse for the AJ fight, knowing Tyson as I do, I think he’d jump at it.”

The 46-year-old then asserted that fighting Joshua is the right thing to do for Fury, but still believes the ex-heavyweight champion should stay out of the sport altogether and his legacy wouldn’t take a hit.

“I think Tyson will kick himself if he’s sat on his sofa 10 years down the line and thinks to himself: ‘I wonder what would have happened if I’d have fought AJ?” Hatton added.

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“He’s in a position to do something about now rather than be cursing himself for the rest of his life.

“I’d like to see him retire. I think he’s done enough. I would like to see the AJ fight but I think he’s done enough.”

Hatton played a pivotal role in getting Fury back into the squared circle when the Brit returned to boxing three years after his remarkable victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.

Fury defeated Sefer Seferi and Francesco Pianeta upon his return in 2018 before beginning his trilogy with Deontay Wilder and claiming the WBC heavyweight title.

“Let’s have it right, a few years ago when he was 26 stone, we never thought he’d fight again,” Hatton concluded.

“He nearly wasn’t here for all the problems that he had. So for him to do what he’s done, he’s done us all proud and I’d like to see him retire now.

“His fights against Usyk were I think a lot closer than AJ’s fights with Usyk. Daniel Dubois obviously got beat by Usyk and there was a bit of controversy in that one.

“I think Usyk won both the fights against Tyson but I can see why other people thought Tyson might have won them. Because they were that close.

“Tyson, he’s still got plenty in the tank as far as I’m concerned. He’s pushed Usyk furthest out of anyone else.

“He’s come back when no one thought he could and became heavyweight champion of the world. He’s got nothing left to prove.”

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Despite Fury declaring he is no longer an active boxer, a whole host of big fights could still await him if he chooses to make another comeback.

An alternative option to Joshua for Fury could be a WBC interim title shot against current holder Agit Kabayel after the governing body’s president Mauricio Sulaiman admitted his organisation would be open to sanctioning the bout.