Eddie Hearn has disclosed that negotiations for the highly anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are progressing well, bringing the clash closer to reality. Joshua is gearing up for a comeback in July, having been sidelined following a car accident shortly after his knockout victory over Jake Paul in December. The British boxer has been training with Oleksandr Usyk and recently made a public appearance in the UK at Derek Chisora’s fight with Deontay Wilder.

Recently, Joshua was in attendance at Fury’s fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham, where Fury’s victory prompted him to call out Joshua for a showdown. However, Joshua did not immediately commit to the fight. Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, provided an optimistic update, stating that Joshua plans to return to the ring before facing Fury in two upcoming matches, which are expected to be broadcast on DAZN and Netflix.

Hearn hinted at potential opponents for Joshua’s return fight, emphasizing the need for caution due to Joshua’s past injuries and challenging times. He emphasized that any risky fight would only happen if a deal with Fury had been finalized. The location of the fight remains uncertain, with discussions ongoing, but Hearn expressed hope that it will take place in the UK.

Regarding the fight promotion, Hearn mentioned possible involvement of various entities but highlighted the importance of finalizing agreements. The first fight is expected to be broadcast on DAZN, with discussions ongoing for the second fight to potentially air on Netflix. The ultimate decision on the fight’s location and promotion is expected to be influenced by an external party, as negotiations continue to progress.