Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua fight depends on timing says Frank Warren

Promoter Frank Warren believes a blockbuster fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remains possible but admits the contest depends entirely on timing.

There had been a strategy for the British heavyweights to meet later this year after completing respective warm-up bouts.

However, those plans were shelved after Joshua was involved in a tragic car accident in Nigeria last December.

The former two-time world champion was hospitalised following the incident, which resulted in the deaths of close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.

Road to recovery

While the priority remains physical recovery, there are indications the 2012 Olympic gold medallist is preparing to resume training.

A potential summer return could eventually place him on a collision course with the Gypsy King.

"That was the intention," Warren told Sky Sports regarding the domestic showdown.

"Obviously the dreadful thing, with that tragic car crash, AJ lost two of his good friends, part of his team, I don’t know what he’s going to do."

"That [fight] would sell out anywhere. That’s all about timing."

Fury’s comeback confirmed

While Joshua’s future remains uncertain, his rival is set to end a 12-month retirement on 11 April.

The WBC champion will face Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Warren insisted he will not pressure the Watford-born fighter into a decision regarding a future contest.

"The only person who’s going to determine whether he wishes to fight on is himself," Warren said.

"I don’t know if he wants to do it. He’s a very wealthy guy. He may do, he may not, who knows? But that was what the intention was."

No crossover bouts

Warren also confirmed that the Morecambe-based fighter has no interest in following Joshua’s path by facing influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Paul managed to last six rounds with Joshua in December prior to the accident.

"Tyson has categorically said he doesn’t want to fight anything like that," Warren added.

"That’s not something that’s on his agenda."