Speaking to TNT Sports Boxing, former two-time world heavyweight champion Fury agreed that weight was the deciding factor in the contest, giving Crawford a chance to beat Canelo had they met years ago in a lower division but backing the Mexican at super-middleweight where the contest will absolutely take place should it happen.

Though a belief that the Joshua vs Fury fight will finally happen — even if it is "five years too late" according to some critics — is not too bold a prediction, perhaps what is surprising is Nelson's take regarding what may happen in the weeks and months after they finally swap slugs.

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith has shared his two cents on a potential Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua showdown. Fury is coming off a second consecutive loss against Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, meanwhile, was brutally knocked out by Daniel Dubois in his last fight.

Having beaten both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk has a well informed view on what might happen were the two to meet.

After Fury's recent defeat to rival Oleksandr Usyk, many are now calling for the two-time heavyweight champion to take on 'AJ' in a blockbuster heavyweight showdown

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith has played down suggestions a Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua super-bout would not interest American audiences. With both

Wilder and Fury gave the boxing world three memorable events between 2018 and 2021, yet each has walked away from those fights badly bruised – and forever changed.

It appears that a long-awaited showdown between boxing giants Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is on the table for 2025.

Deontay Wilder is set to announce his return to the ring, with the Bronze Bomber's long-time rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua previously weighing in with opinions of retirement