Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury could be back ON! AJ could face Gypsy King in a MEGA-FIGHT this summer

Anthony Joshua is fighting not only for his future in the ring on Saturday night, but also for the oft-delayed megafight with Tyson Fury.

In a supreme irony, the Battle of Britain world heavyweight title longed for by the boxing public has become possible due to the crushing collapse of Fury’s April 29 fight with Oleksandr Usyk to find the first undisputed world champion. heavyweight in nearly 20 years.

Joshua was already under pressure to avoid a disastrous loss to American slugger Jermaine Franklin in the 02 this weekend.

Now, his promoter, Eddie Hearn, has told him that the Fury fight is not only back on the table if he wins, but that the deal is done in principle.

Says Hearn, “I really think as long as AJ beats Franklin, we’ll see him against Fury in the summer.”

Anthony Joshua (L) could fight Tyson Fury (R) next if he beats Jermaine Franklin on Saturday

Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, said the contracts are now finalized from talks last year, and said they could have further talks with Fury’s team next week.

‘Both sides closed a deal for a fight in December. That fight fell through, but the contract is still with both parties.

Disputes over the purse split ruined Fury-Usyk, but we have a 60-40 deal instead in Tyson’s favor. He was going to get 70-30 against Usyk, but everyone agrees that AJ is a bigger draw for UK fans than Oleksandr.

“I have had discussions this week with George Warren (son and consigliere of Fury’s promoter Frank Warren) and, crucially, the original contract is still in place.

And we all know the timing is perfect now as it happens due to circumstances with Usyk. And that this is the last chance for this great fight to happen.

Fury and Oleksandr Usyk scrapped negotiations to set up an undisputed showdown last week.

A fight with Fury would give Joshua (left) a chance to become world heavyweight champion for the third time, but he must get past Franklin (right) on Saturday.

“I hope to exchange pilot contracts with Queensberry soon. Maybe as soon as next week. AJ knows that there is a great opportunity. At last. So much at stake now. But she also has her full focus on Franklin.

‘Who, by the way, is in an absolutely ripped condition. Much better than his fight with Dillian Whyte.

Now I’m even more nervous about Saturday night.

Fury vowed that he would never participate in a Joshua fight again after the December cancellation. But with Usyk’s retirement, the Gypsy King has a chance to resurrect one of the biggest domestic feuds of all time.

And, of course, at Wembley Stadium. With a great payday replacement

So once again the circus is back in town. Hopefully this time with Barnum and Bailey in unison to put both sides under the big tent. In a spectacular July/August.