Anthony Joshua's promotor Eddie Hearn has given his verdict on Tyson Fury's decision to retire from boxing after the former world champion announced he was hanging up his gloves

Tyson Fury has been out of the limelight since his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December, despite long-time foe Anthony Joshua calling his name for a mega-money showdown

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua twice in his illustrious career, but the Ukrainian has refused to predict a winner if the two Brits were to ever fight

Having beaten both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk has a well informed view on what might happen were the two to meet.

Instead, Joshua went on to knock out former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, while Wilder was stopped by Zhilei Zhang in his next bout. Joshua was also on the wrong end of a KO in 2024, however, as Daniel Dubois retained the IBF title against his fellow Briton in September.

Tyson Fury must reverse his retirement in the next “three or four weeks” to set up a summer showdown with Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn has warned. Fury announced his retirement this week, having made the same claim several times in recent years,

Eddie Hearn has set a tight deadline for Tyson Fury to end his latest retirement if a highly anticipated summer clash with Anthony Joshua is to materialise. The Matchroom Boxing promoter insists Fury must return within "the next three or four weeks" for the potential blockbuster bout to proceed.

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Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has suggested he will try and talk Tyson Fury out of his latest retirement, but already has contingency plans for Anthony Joshua if a bout between the pair cannot be arranged.

Saudi Arabia's boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is disappointed about Tyson Fury's retirement from boxing and plans to speak to the fighter about the decision.

Anthony Joshua could face Deontay Wilder next if Tyson Fury stays retired. Turki Alalshikh has now set his sights on the match.