ANTHONY JOSHUA is being lined up for a shock showdown with long-time rival Deontay Wilder following Tyson Fury’s retirement. A long-overdue Battle of Britain with Fury was back on the cards

Boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh has shown interest in booking Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder next, due to Tyson Fury.

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.

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.

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

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.