- World heavy weight champion Anthony Joshua has said his promoter Eddie Hearn is working on a fight with Tyson Fury
- Joshua successfully defended his titles against Carlos Takam on Sunday October 29
- Fury who was a former champion lost his titles after being stripped off his titles by the British Boxing Council
World heavy weight champion Anthony Joshua who recently defended his titles against French man Carlos Takam has said his promoter Eddie Hearn is working on a possible bout against former heavy weight Champion Tyson Fury.
The British boxer believes his promoter is on top of the situation and he and Fury can reach an agreement to fight.
“It’s Anthony Joshua versus the world right now, I have got to fight them all, ” The 28 year old IBF, WBA and IBO heavyweight champion told Skysports.
Fury license was suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control after he relinquished his two world titles last year to focus on overcoming his mental health problems.
Joshua hoping to fight Tyson Fury. Source: Reuters
”Eddie is right, as a promoter it works well for him, it works well for me and I think it works well for people who want to watch me and Fury get it on.
“I wish him the best of luck with what he’s going through because we need to see him back in the ring. Eddie has been on the phone to Tyson, trying to make things happen and support his cause.” He added.
Joshua plotting a fight against former Champion Tyson Fury
Joshua understands he must also fulfill his obligations with regard to mandatory fights as a champion against opponents including New Zealand’s Joseph Parker and American Deontay Wilder.
“At the minute, the fighters who are closer on a championship level are the likes of Parker and Wilder,” Joshua added.
Tyson Fury who has fallen off the radar in recent years may look to revive his career against Joshua.
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The boxer was charged with a rule violation by UK Anti-Doping after a urine sample from February, 2015 showed traces of the banned stimulant nandrolone. He has denied any wrongdoing.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Wednesday, 1 November 2017