By Anthony Joshua is resolute in his goal to fight the winner of the upcoming rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, insisting he “won’t sleep” until he has the opportunity. The highly anticipated rematch between Usyk and Fury is slated for December, but regardless of who emerges victorious, Joshua’s promoter, Barry Hearn, stressed that Joshua must fight Fury in early 2025, no matter the outcome. Hearn, whose company Matchroom has managed Joshua’s career since he turned professional, believes there is a responsibility to make the Joshua vs Fury fight happen, labeling it a duty to deliver one of the biggest matchups in boxing history.
Joshua is set to take on Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight championship at Wembley Stadium on September 21. Despite the results of the Usyk vs Fury rematch, Hearn maintains that a Joshua vs Fury fight remains essential, given its enormous commercial potential and global appeal.
In addition to his ambition to face Fury, Joshua is eager to avenge his previous losses to Usyk, who defeated him in both of their past fights. Hearn highlighted Joshua’s drive not just for financial gain but for securing a lasting legacy in the sport. According to Hearn, Joshua’s motivation stems from a deep desire to win and unify the heavyweight titles, and he won’t rest until he has achieved that goal.
