Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is 'agreed', according to a respected journalist, who has revealed the stunning details for the all-British showdown.
Fury is set to resume his legendary career on April 11 when he faces Arslanbek Makhmudov on a card that will be aired on Netflix.
A clash against Joshua had been mooted until he was involved in a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Lateef 'Latz' Ayodele.
But the 36-year-old appears set to carry on his glittering career, having returned to the win column following his defeat to Daniel Dubois by stopping Jake Paul in December.
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Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn believes Joshua will return in July as he mapped out his next career steps.
Now, Gareth A Davies claims Fury and Joshua have agreed to face each other in what would be a mega-fight.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Davies told Adam Catterall and Spencer Oliver that the fight is 'signed' before claiming it is 'agreed'.
"The Fury-Joshua fight is signed," he revealed. "Okay, it is signed in the background. I've got that on good authority."
Asked who the fight is signed with, Davies replied: "It's with the big money people. It'll be on Netflix."
'Big money people' and Netflix seems to point towards The Ring, Sela and Turki Alalshikh, who are all involved in the 'Gypsy King's comeback against Makhmudov.
Davies said: "Agreed. They are moving towards it, but they both want the fight."
The combat sports reporter later claimed that Joshua is set to return to the ring in 'June or July', with the Fury bout to take place either 'late in the year' or 'next year'.
"It's on the cards and it's going to happen," he added.
Fury vs. Joshua has been years in the making. They have been closely associated with each other over the years and it appears the showdown could happen in 2026.
Anthony Joshua rumoured comeback opponent revealed
Joshua uploaded a clip of himself training at his old amateur gym in London, seemingly suggesting he's on course to return to the ring.
A summer return is on the cards and a potential opponent has emerged.
According to Boxing King Media, Joshua could renew hostilities with former rival Dillian Whyte.
Joshua and Whyte fought in the amateurs, which the latter won. They then fought in the professional ranks, with 'AJ' earning a stoppage victory in their 2015 match.
A pro rematch was scheduled until Whyte failed a doping test. He hasn't fought since his first-round defeat to Moses Itauma last August.
Topics: Anthony Joshua, Mike Tyson, Boxing
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