Anthony Joshua plans three more years in boxing ahead of Tyson Fury bout
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua intends to continue his boxing career for another three years as he finalises a deal to fight domestic rival Tyson Fury this November.
The former two-time world champion is expected to return to the ring for a preliminary warm-up contest this July.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that negotiations for the long-awaited showdown have now reached their closing stages.
While no official paperwork has been signed, the final contractual details for the blockbuster agreement are currently being ironed out.
Saudi backing for domestic showdown
The historic November event is expected to be promoted by Sela and broadcast live to a global audience on Netflix.
Hearn remains hopeful that Saudi Arabian boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh will choose to stage the mega-fight in the United Kingdom.
The promoter explained that securing a July comeback serves as the perfect preparation for the biggest fight in British boxing history.
“We are negotiating the final points in an agreement to come back to the ring in July and then fight Tyson Fury.”
Eddie Hearn
Usyk advice prompts summer return
Hearn revealed that the Olympic gold medallist intends to extend his professional career significantly longer than many observers anticipated.
The decision to pursue a summer tune-up bout was heavily influenced by unexpected advice from undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury had previously warned his bitter rival against wasting time with interim contests to ensure their lucrative clash remains intact.
However, the prospect of a fully funded ‘Battle of Britain’ has convinced all parties to adhere to the current strategic timeline.
British boxing fans must now nervously await the outcome of the July bout to ensure the November spectacle finally becomes a reality.
