Seven potential opponents for Anthony Joshua if Tyson Fury retires, says Eddie Hearn

EDDIE HEARN has revealed that Anthony Joshua has a list of SEVEN alternative opponents if Tyson Fury decides to retire from boxing.

Fury's potential retirement could mean missing out on a lucrative £500 million match-up with Joshua, leaving the heavyweight champion to explore other options.

Hearn has named Martin Bakole, Dillian Whyte, Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, Agit Kabayel, Daniel Dubois, and Joseph Parker as potential replacements for Fury.

Let's take a closer look at Joshua's possible opponents:

Dubois/Parker

After a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September, Joshua was gearing up for a rematch before talks fell through. Parker stepped in to challenge Dubois for the IBF heavyweight world title, making the winner a prime target for AJ.

Zhang/Kabayel

Zhang and Kabayel are set to fight for the WBC interim title next month, with a shot at Oleksandr Usyk's full title on the line. Joshua could be enticed by the opportunity to face the winner.

Wilder

The long-standing feud between Wilder and Joshua has yet to materialize into a fight. Wilder's comeback could potentially reignite the rivalry, with a victory putting him back in contention.

Whyte

Despite a loss to Whyte in their amateur bout, Joshua emerged victorious in their professional encounter. A rematch was on the horizon until Whyte faced a setback due to a failed drug test. Whyte's recent wins could pave the way for a future showdown with Joshua.

Bakole

With only one loss in 22 fights, Bakole has caught Joshua's attention after a dominant performance in the heavyweight division. A recent victory over Jared Anderson has put Bakole in the title picture, making him a potential adversary for AJ.