ANTHONY JOSHUA still has time to decide if he will give Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk the undisputed decider.
In September, the Brit was defeated by Ukrainian Usyk -- one month before Fury had settled his Deontay wilder trilogy with a knockout.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua last month
AJ, 32, insists he wants instant revenge. He activated a rematch clause to have a chance at reclaiming his WBA and IBF titles from Usyk (34).
He has since said that he is open for accepting step-aside cash and a guarantee shot at Fury vs Usyk's winner.
Frank Warren, Fury's promoter, is pleased to hear Joshua has a price but advised him that he must make a decision soon, ideally before next week.
He stated, "Everybody wants the undisputed fight between Tyson & Usyk."
"That's between two undefeated fights with all four belts.
"Tyson Fury -- The bigger man -- against Anthony Joshua. This is the big fight.
FREE BETTING: Get the Latest Betting SIGN-UP Offers and Free Bets"AJ is the only thing standing in our way of that. He did an interview in which he stated that he was a businessman. The question then becomes, "How much?" We must make a decision before Christmas, and ideally within seven to eight days.
"If that does not happen, then we will make a UK battle for Tyson in March. That could be Dillian Whyte or Joe Joyce or any other person that Tyson chooses."
Joshua, 2012 Olympic gold medalist, claimed that his team wouldn't even consider bringing step-aside offers into his attention. They know how focused he has been on his goals and shutting down his critics.
In the same interview, he also stated that he was willing to allow his biggest rivals to meet if it is worthwhile.
Warren believes that this has opened up the possibility of a surprise deal being made in the boardroom.
He said, "I watched the interview. In one part he talks about the importance of his sporting legacy. But in the next breath, he says he's a businessman."
"Businessmen are always concerned about money."
"If he accepts the deal, then he doesn’t have to face Usyk once more, straight away. In a fight that I believe Usyk is my favourite,
"He can opt to fight undisputedly with the winner."
