This contest seemed closer than ever at the very start of 2025. Both former two-time world champions Fury and Joshua had lost two back-to-back fights each with Oleksandr Usyk, who proved himself to be the greatest heavyweight on the planet with those wins.

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.

Anthony Joshua was in talks to fight Tyson Fury in 2025 before 'The Gypsy King' announced his surprise retirement from boxing. Joshua hasn't competed since his 2024 defeat to Daniel Dubois, while Fury lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk last year before hanging up the gloves.

ANTHONY JOSHUA has been hit with an injury blow – but Eddie Hearn has revealed fresh hope in a fight with Tyson Fury. Joshua has not fought since his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in

Well, Eddie Hearn has shared that he believes there are only two potential opponents that will motivate Joshua. Speaking to BoxingScene at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Flo

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.

Kieran Mulvaney speaks to Matchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn, who speaks about an injured "AJ" being most motivated to fight Tyson Fury or Daniel Dubois

Ricky Hatton has cast doubt on Tyson Fury's retirement plans, suggesting his close friend could return to the ring for a blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua. Fury announced his retirement in January following back-to-back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk last year.