ANTHONY JOSHUA is already back sparring, as he prepares for a Battle of Britain fight with Tyson Fury.
The 32-year old has agreed to a 60/40 split purse in Gypsy King's favor to fight WBC heavyweight champion before the end.
Anthony Joshua fought Richard Riakporhe
The duo sparred at Loughborough University
Joshua's anticipated fight with Fury will take place on December 3, with Cardiff's Principality Stadium being the favourite venue to host the fight.
AJ has been back in training even though he only went 12 rounds with Oleksandr Uzyk less than three months ago.
At Loughborough University, the British star sparred against Richard Riakporhe, a former champion in cruiserweight.
Riakporhe took a series photos of Joshua in the ring after their session.
He captioned them with: "No retreat, surrender no quit in unsere blood."
Eddie Hearn, promoter of Fury's camp, provided an update last night on negotiations.
He stated that he had accepted the terms of the agreement in principle and there is not much more.
"The broadcasters – DAZN, BT – have to come together and make it happen. They all say that the basis for sharing the pay per-view is no problem.
"So, I really believe that we'll all be okay. It's Fury, you never know.
"He could decide that I don't want to fight this year or retire again. Or is this a ploy by the Saudis to pay more to bring in Usyk?"
"I don't know. "I don't know. But I can only go on what George Warren is telling me, which is that they want this fight 100 percent."
Robert Garcia, Trainer, would have preferred AJ to have at least two more fights before stepping up to the elite level against Fury.
Joshua is keen to be a champion heavyweight and would like to train him. He could also come to his California gym for training.
Garcia, like Hearn is wary of Fury’s motives.
Izquierdazo was told by Fury that he believed Usyk was doing this to pressure Fury to unify.
"It's an amazing fight and I think Fury started talking. They have discussed it with Joshua's team because they told me about them. But it could be part the strategy to put pressure on Usyk and think that he is losing the chance.
Joshua prepares for what is likely to be his greatest fight yet
AJ is still training three weeks after his fight against Usyk
Joshua (32), is determined to get his life back on track
