Instead, Joshua went on to knock out former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, while Wilder was stopped by Zhilei Zhang in his next bout. Joshua was also on the wrong end of a KO in 2024, however, as Daniel Dubois retained the IBF title against his fellow Briton in September.

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 face Deontay Wilder next if Tyson Fury stays retired. Turki Alalshikh has now set his sights on the match.

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.

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 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.