Then, boxing financier Turki Alalshikh whittled the shortlist down to one specific opponent. Even though Anthony Joshua was brutally knocked out by Daniel Dubois when they fought back in December, both 'AJ' and Eddie Hearn have been publicly pushing for a rematch.

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.

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.

Two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury took to social media on Monday to confirm his decision to retire from boxing, but Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is determined to hold talks with the 'Gyps