The boxing world was handed a shock on Monday when former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announced his retirement from the sport … again.

Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has suggested he will try and talk Tyson Fury out of his latest retirement, but already has contingency plans for Anthony Joshua if a bout between the pair cannot be arranged.

Deontay Wilder could be next in line for Anthony Joshua if Tyson Fury stays retired. 'The Gypsy King' recently announced via social media that he has retired fr

Hearn previously disclosed that he reserved dates with Wembley Stadium for May or June to stage the bout, but the window for such a large-scale promotion is closing.

Anthony Joshua could be set for a long-awaited fight this year, even if it is not against Tyson Fury. On Monday (13 January), Fury announced his retirement from boxing, having gone back on that decision several times in the past.

Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh has called for Anthony Joshua to face Deontay Wilder following Tyson Fury's retirement from the sport. Speaking on talkSPORT's White and Jordan show today, Al-Sheikh said: "I want to see Joshua and Wilder now.

Anthony Joshua could now be on a collision course to finally face Deontay Wilder following the surprise retirement of Tyson Fury. Joshua is plotting his return to the ring later this year after suffering the fourth loss of his career in devastating fashion against Daniel Dubois last September.