Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn eyes Deontay Wilder as a warm-up fight before a potential Tyson Fury bout

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Promoter Eddie Hearn suggested Deontay Wilder could be a "warm-up" opponent for Anthony Joshua's return to boxing. Hearn outlined a plan for Joshua, recovering from a car accident, to fight Wilder first before a potential December bout with Tyson Fury. Joshua resumed training in early 2026, with a fight against Wilder potentially setting up a highly anticipated clash with Fury later this year.


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