TYSON FURY possesses a ‘laughable’ boxing record in comparison to Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn once claimed.
The Matchroom boss has been AJ’s promoter since he turned professional in 2013, overseeing fights against the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk.
Anthony Joshua reclaimed his world titles with victory over Andy Ruiz Jr last year
Tyson Fury knocked out Deontay Wilder to win his WBC belt in February 2020
AJ is currently out the world title picture following loses to Oleksandr Usyk
Joshua is currently licking his wounds following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, going down by split decision in their Jeddah.
But back in 2020 – before Joshua won back his belts against Kubrat Pulev – Hearn was adamant that AJ had faced better fighters than Fury.
He told Sky Sports: “It makes me laugh when people look at AJ’s resume.
“Maybe I’m seeing something other people don’t?
“I mean Dillian Whyte, Dominic Breazeale, Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, Carlos Takam, Andy Ruiz, Kubrat Pulev.
“These are consecutive fights. You don’t see Tom Schwarz, Otto Wallin, Sefer Seferi.
“Who is the other geezer? I can’t even remember his name, the Italian bloke? And then Agit Kabayel.
“I mean it’s laughable when you compare the two resumes, but it’s in black and white for everyone to see.”
CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023Both Joshua and Fury have beaten heavyweight legend Wladimir Klitschko, the latter downing the unified champ in 2015 before experiencing personal problems.
On his comeback, the 34-year-old fought a number of lesser-known opponents before a duel with Deontay Wilder.
The 2020 rematch victory over the American saw him claim the WBC title.
Joshua and Fury were on course for a shock Battle of Britain last December, although negotiations failed to bear fruit.
AJ will bid to breathe new life into his career in April in a high-stakes showdown with Jermaine Franklin at the O2.
He said of the fight: “[I’m] locked in.
“It’s a serious opponent, I respect all my opponents.
“He’s coming to fight. That will make me keep my feet on the ground.
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“Throughout my career this is probably the most serious time I’ve taken it.
“Everything I’ve been through, positive, negative I’m using it to fuel this camp.”
He added: “I’m not war-torn, I still feel fresh.”
Fury, meanwhile, is gearing up for a historic undisputed heavyweight title fight with Usyk on April 29.
