ANTHONY JOSHUA is being lined up for a shock showdown with long-time rival Deontay Wilder following Tyson Fury’s retirement. A long-overdue Battle of Britain with Fury was back on the cards

Anthony Joshua was brutally knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September, while Tyson Fury recently announced his retirement from boxing after losing to Oleksandr Usyk

The British star is hoping to get back to winning ways after enduring a crushing defeat in his last fight against Daniel Dubois back in September

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.

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.

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.

Deontay Wilder could be next in line for Anthony Joshua if Tyson Fury stays retired. 'The Gypsy King' recently announced via social media that he has retired fr

Hearn previously disclosed that he reserved dates with Wembley Stadium for May or June to stage the bout, but the window for such a large-scale promotion is closing.