ANTHONY JOSHUA must win their upcoming fights with Tyson Fury if they want to create a domestic dust-up.
They were close to reaching an agreement on a undisputed heavyweight title fight for August 14, in Saudi Arabia. However, the big bout was cancelled.
After an arbitration, a US judge ordered Tyson Fury, WBC champion, to fight Deontay wilder for the third time.
Their trilogy encounter will be held in Las Vegas on October 9th, while Joshua takes on Oleksandr Usyk, his mandatory opponent at WBO.
Two London 2012 gold medallists will meet in the middle of the ring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.
If they win, then Fury and Joshua could face off in a double-header in 2022.
It all depends on what happens in the next fight. If Joshua loses against Usyk, he will invoke a rematch clause and face the unbeaten Ukrainian once again.
This would mean that Fury's fight could be delayed for at least six more months. Wilder could also be fought by the Gypsy King if he is unexpectedly defeated.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSIf Joshua or Fury lose, it is unlikely that the other will be able to wait for the result and will instead look to attack others.
Fans are desperate to see the fights between the boxers in one of the most egregious travesties in boxing.
Fury declared that he will cheer on Usyk in his attempt to win the PS200million fight ahead of AJ's clash with him.
He stated, "I watch all of the boxing fights. Every single one I see. So, I know I will be watching a heavyweight championship bout, for sure."
"Do I want him winning? Yes. It doesn't make sense for me to beat Usyk up.
Joshua would be my favorite fighter. It's a bigger fight, and people want to see more of it.
Before you add: "If Usyk wins, he will cost us some quid."
It's easy. It's simple.
Lose and the fans could lose what could be the greatest fight ever.
