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“Name the Price”: He will End It by Knockout, Frank Warren Claims Fury Will Face Anthony Joshua

The boxing world has been set alight once again after explosive comments from veteran promoter Frank Warren, who insists that a long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua can still happen — but only under one condition. According to Warren, if the money is right, Fury won’t hesitate to step into the ring with Joshua, and when he does, the outcome will be emphatic.

“Name the price,” Warren reportedly said, making it clear that negotiations — not fear, timing, or legacy — are the only remaining obstacle. Even more provocatively, the promoter doubled down on his confidence, claiming Fury would not just beat Joshua, but knock him out.

Few fights in modern boxing have generated as much anticipation as Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. For nearly a decade, fans have debated who would reign supreme in an all-British heavyweight clash that could define an era. Missed opportunities, stalled negotiations, surprise losses, and shifting titles have repeatedly delayed the bout, turning it into boxing’s most frustrating “what if.”

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Joshua, a former two-time unified heavyweight champion, rebuilt his career after crushing defeats to Andy Ruiz Jr. and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury, meanwhile, carved out his own legacy as the undefeated “Gypsy King,” dethroning Deontay Wilder and positioning himself as one of the most dominant heavyweights of his generation.

Despite both men occupying the top tier of the division for years, they have somehow never shared the ring — a fact that continues to haunt fans and fuel debate.

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Frank Warren Turns Up the Heat

Frank Warren’s latest comments have reignited that fire. As Fury’s long-time promoter, Warren has never shied away from bold statements, but this one landed with particular force. By saying Fury will fight Joshua “if he gets his price,” Warren framed the situation as brutally simple: pay Fury what he believes he’s worth, and the fight happens.

But it was the knockout claim that truly grabbed attention.

Warren’s confidence suggests he believes Joshua is tailor-made for Fury’s style — a dangerous assertion given Joshua’s proven power and championship pedigree. To Warren, however, Fury’s movement, size, ring IQ, and psychological warfare would overwhelm Joshua and lead to a decisive finish.

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Tyson Fury has never lacked belief. Known for his mind games and fearless predictions, Fury has repeatedly dismissed Joshua in interviews, often questioning his toughness and mentality. Warren’s comments appear to echo Fury’s own long-held view: that Joshua struggles under pressure and can be broken.

Joshua, on the other hand, is in a different phase of his career. After setbacks and criticism, he has embraced a quieter, more focused approach, intent on rebuilding confidence and sharpening his aggression. Supporters argue that a motivated, disciplined Joshua is more than capable of hurting Fury — and potentially ending the fight himself.

That contrast only adds to the intrigue. This isn’t just a clash of heavyweights; it’s a collision of personalities, philosophies, and legacies.

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At this stage, money may be the deciding factor — but legacy looms just as large. For Fury, beating Joshua would silence doubters who claim he has avoided the fight. For Joshua, defeating Fury would be career-defining, potentially restoring him to the top of the heavyweight mountain.

Warren’s “name the price” challenge places pressure on promoters, broadcasters, and investors to finally make the bout unavoidable. With boxing fans growing increasingly impatient, the message is clear: the excuses are running out.

“Fans Furious as Anthony Joshua Shut Out of Mega Fights – Promoter Stuns With New Pick!”

Anthony Joshua’s return to boxing seems to be fast approaching, and another update on his comeback has been issued.

Out of action for over a year at this stage, Watford megastar Anthony Joshua has yet to fight since his devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.

And missing out on a return to the ring against Jake Paul, Joshua was jilted by the Ohio native, who will instead face WBA lightweight gold holder Gervonta Davis in November.

However, a shortlist of potential foes has been outlined for Joshua, including a fellow Olympic gold medal winner.

Anthony Joshua ruled from top-five opponents by promoter

Ruled from a host of high-profile pairings next, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed Joshua would not be sharing the ring with the likes of Moses Itauma, or even fellow UK veteran Derek Chisora next.

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As far as the Dagenham native is concerned, Joshua’s return fight — which already has a pencilled date — could come opposite French contender Tony Yoka who won gold at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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Tony Yoka — he’s definitely on a list of, I don’t know, 10 [fighters Anthony Joshua could face]?” Hearn told Sky Sports. “I expect it to be a top-20 guy. It’s not going to be top-five.

Now he’s back in training, and my conversations over the last couple of weeks have been very positive with him locking in a fight date and returning. …He’s like, ‘let’s go, I’m back’, and that’s where we’re up to. So the next move is to lock in that fight in early 2026, and then we want Tyson Fury.”

Tyson Fury’s future cast into doubt by his promoter

Himself announcing another career retirement at the turn of the year, former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been on a collision course with fellow UK talent Joshua for years at this stage.

However, on the back of his pair of decision losses to common opponent Oleksandr Usyk, Morecambe star Fury called time on his run in the ring again.

Furthermore, amid links to a return to boxing at the turn of the year, Fury’s long-time promoter, Queensberry Promotions boss Frank Warren, provided a less-than-favorable update.

Anthony Joshua’s Comeback Explodes with Shocking Twist as Promoter Drops Date for Historic Fight

Anthony Joshua seems to be inching closer and closer to a return by the day, with the ex-champion now closing in on a specific date for a comeback.

Sidelined from action since last year, Anthony Joshua has been linked with all sorts of opponents in recent weeks, as he plans a return to the ring as soon as 2026

And with the likes of Tyson Fury floated for the Watford favorite in a hiatus-snapping return of his own, Joshua is now lined up for a definitive date.

If the return in question comes to fruition, too, it would mark a debut outing for Joshua in a certain region for the first time in his decorated heavyweight career.

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As well as pairing with Fury, Joshua has also been urged to fight the likes of Jake Paul — a bout he has missed out on for the time being, as well as a pairing with fellow Olympic gold medal winner Tony Yoka.

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And following recent talks for a potential blockbuster outing in Africa as soon as next year, Joshua’s long-time promoter, Matchroom Boxing leader Eddie Hearn, revealed the former two-time champion is gearing up for a return in February.

“Yeah, I’d love him (Anthony Joshua) to [fight in Africa],” Hearn told IFL TV. “[In] February. I think it would be amazing. Yeah, Ghana. In Accra.”

Notably, a debut outing in Africa for Joshua would see the megastar fight in the UK, North America, and the Middle East throughout his illustrious career in the ring.

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Staking his claim for a grudge match with former WBC heavyweight gold holder Fury in his immediate return to the ring, Joshua has long been linked with an all-British pairing with the Morecambe superstar.

However, as far as Hearn is concerned, the Watford star is likely set to receive a warm-up fight of sorts in his immediate return.

Staking his claim for a shot at Fury in his first venture to the ring since his loss to Daniel Dubois, former titleholder Joshua issued a scathing call-out to the former champion.

Anthony Joshua Delivers Ruthless Reply to Proposal from Unbeaten 41-Year-Old Boxing Icon for Return Bout

Anthony Joshua channeled his inner Canelo Alvarez when responding to Andre Ward’s offer for a potential fight.

Joshua is gearing up for his return to the ring, having been inactive since he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September last year.

While he is believed to be making a return in late 2025, or at the beginning of 2026, Joshua’s opponent is yet to be officially announced.

One man that is vying for the spot in the opposite corner is, former professional boxer, Andre Ward.

Ward was a hugely respected pound-for-pound fighter in his heyday, although he has been retired since 2017.

The American left the ring with an unbeaten professional record of 32-0, but is now suggesting he’d make a return if Joshua accepts his offer to fight.

Ward took to Instagram when he suggested in a video: “There’s one name that I brought up before that when you say that name I can see myself fighting him. Present day. Today.

“If the business was right and everything was right on that front, me and Anthony Joshua.

“That’s a fight that I would take at Wembley Stadium. It’s a dangerous fight for my legacy, it’s a dangerous fight across the board. But that’s a fight that would get me in the gym and get me in the mindset that I need to be in to go to war.

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Joshua quickly hit back suggesting that this is purely a financial move from Ward.

He savagely said: “Pay Day Pay Day [Canelo voice].”

Which then sparked a back-and-forth between the pair in the comment section of Ward’s post.

To which Joshua replied: “Don’t come asking for multi millions to fight me. Put your pride before your ego and let’s rumble.”

That was where their public interactions came to a close, although Joshua continued to respond to fans remarks in the same comment section.

Who will Anthony Joshua be fighting next?

Ward seemed serious in getting a chance to fight Joshua, but as it stands the Briton is heavily linked to a fight with another American instead.

Paul recently met with Saudi boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh to discuss the terms.

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Having already verbally agreed to fight it seems to be a matter of when, not if, we see them share the ring.

Joshua’s long-term promoter and Matchroom Boxing chairman, Eddie Hearn, issued Paul a warning should their bout go ahead.

It seemed to be a humorous idea at one stage, but now as the conversations are progressing we may seriously see a match up between Joshua and the Youtuber-turned-boxer after all.

Prominent Boxing Commentators Erupt in Outrage Over Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Showdown

Prominent boxing broadcasters from Britain are aghast at news that Anthony Joshua, one of the best heavyweights that the country has produced, could be lining himself up to fight a former star on The Disney Channel, Jake Paul, in a real boxing bout.

Though Joshua has bulldozed his way through a number of elite opponents, like Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin, he has suffered a massive setback in the last 12 months as he got clobbered and flattened by Daniel Dubois. In the time since, Paul has beaten a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, and 39-year-old Julio Cesar Chavez Jr — both of whom are former champions in their respective divisions.

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Even with Joshua’s noticeable decline, and Paul’s apparent improvements, there is still a significant talent gap that exists between them that makes any fight “very dangerous,” according to Adam Catterall and Gareth A. Davis on talkSPORT.

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Here’s a brief transcript from a conversation Davis and Catterall had regarding the crossover fight.

Gareth A. Davies: “Jake Paul is an area-level fighter. A British area-level fighter. And Anthony Joshua is still a killer, and a live heavyweight.”

GAD: “Even Eddie Hearn is saying he doesn’t like the look of it, but you see the glimpses of dollar signs [in his eyes].”

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Adam: “There is no price.”

GAD: “There shouldn’t be.”

Adam: “There’s absolutely no price on the planet to make that fight, because it’s dangerous. You can’t forget money, because it’s still a business at the end of the day, but think about the talent of these two people. You have an Olympic gold medalist … a two-time unified, heavyweight champion of the world, with the most amount of title contests in this era.

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“And he’s taking on a lad, who,10 years ago was presenting TV shows on The Disney Channel.”

“But he’s an area-level novice. When he fought someone with a boxing pulse, Tommy Fury, he got beat!”

It’s no foregone conclusion that Joshua fights Paul next because the British slugger has also been linked with a fellow Olympic gold medalist, Tony Yoka. It’s a fight that French media already say is 90% likely to happen, with one media outlet reporting that Joshua even said he’s expecting to box Yoka.

Eddie Hearn Unleashes And Drops Bombshell Update on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul — With A Savage, Curious Jab at U.S. Star

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has aimed a dig at Jake Paul amid rumours the pair could be fighting in the near future.

Joshua, 35, has been out of action since he was beaten by Daniel Dubois at Wembley last September.

Since that defeat, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist has undergone elbow surgery and is targeting a return to the ring in 2025.

Meanwhile, YouTuber turned boxer Paul has beaten the likes of Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at heavyweight and cruiserweight, respectively.

Recently, it has been tipped that Joshua and Paul could take on each other in the ring.

According to a report by Sky Sports, promoter Hearn has stated that Paul is the ‘frontrunner’ to face Joshua.

The report read: “Jake Paul is absolutely the “front-runner” to fight Anthony Joshua next, says promoter Eddie Hearn.”

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Hearn also stated that it is ‘bizarre’ that Paul thinks he could get the better of the former heavyweight world champion.

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He said: “I think Jake Paul is absolutely the frontrunner to fight Anthony Joshua next. I’m here in New York for meetings about the fight, there’s an open dialouge between myself and MVP.

“I don’t know what to tell you other than it’s mental. I can’t sit here and tell you that this is a 50/50 match. The whole thing is bizarre, I think it’s extremely dangerous for Jake Paul.

“The general feedback is that the boxing world is say ‘Please AJ, go in there and evaporate this young man from the boxing world so we can all get on as normal’.”

Hearn added: “You then got Jake Paul fans thinking bizarrely they could beat Anthony Joshua and the most bizarre thing is that Jake Paul genuinely believes he will beat Anthony Joshua.

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“I think it’s the only reason we’re gonna see this fight, because Jake Paul, and his merry men, are telling him that AJ, his punch resistance is gone and this is a great time to fight him.

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“I’m telling you, be careful what you wish for! Because this is the most dangerous thing. This is going into the ring with one of the fiercest punchers of this generation. By the way, if you’re going in there thinking you’re gonna win, that’s even more dangerous.

Boxing Star George Groves Floats Bold Plan for Fury vs Joshua Battle

The former super middleweight champion has been outspoken on the subject, with Groves pleading with Fury and AJ to fight this year.

A very unlikely scenario now, but with Fury mounting a return and Joshua likely ready to fight by December, a glimmer of hope for the all-British clash still looms.

However, both men’s focuses are on very different fights with the ‘Gypsy King’ eyeing an Oleksandr Usyk rematch and Watford’s own looking towards a Jake Paul crossover clash.

George Groves suggests ‘super exciting’ Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua concept, not over 12 rounds

‘Saint George’, though, is still adamant that both men should be focused on one another instead of repeating fights.

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Speaking to Escapist Magazine, the 37-year-old disregarded an Usyk fight for either man.

He said: “Do I want to see Usyk vs Fury again? No. There is no point in that fight. They’re playing for best-of-five at this point.

“He (Usyk) soundly beat Fury. Almost knocked him out the first time, didn’t he? He soundly beat Joshua.”

Instead, he proposed a ‘super exciting’ concept for a potential British heavyweight bout.

“The only fight now for Fury is Joshua. I think, have one and be done. I don’t think we need this rematch,” he said.

“Do it over five rounds. Just make it super exciting, rapid fire. I think Usyk has completed boxing and he should be done.”

British Heavyweight Breaks Silence on Possible Seven-Figure Joshua Jackpot After Upcoming Win

A fight against Anthony Joshua is a huge achievement for many British heavyweights.

The 2012 Olympic gold medallist has had his fair share of domestic fights, facing the likes of Dillian ‘The Body Snatcher’ Whyte and Daniel Dubois amongst others.

Anthony Joshua is still a world-class heavyweight despite his knockout loss to ‘DDD’ and his two defeats to the now-undisputed heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk.

Since suffering an elbow injury, he has been unable to compete in the ring, but rumours of a return next year have intensified, with Tony Yoka, who had ‘intense’ sparring with Dubois, one such name floated around.

A British heavyweight could land an incredible Anthony Joshua fight if he wins in October

Whilst no concrete names have yet emerged for the comeback fight, one British heavyweight has been promised a huge seven-figure fight against AJ, Deontay Wilder, or Joseph Parker if he wins in October.

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Dave Allen will headline in Sheffield against the formidable Arslanbek Makhmudov, and if he wins, a big fight is ready to be delivered by Eddie Hearn.

In an interview with TalkSport, he cautiously responded to the news.

Allen said: “Yeah, it’s difficult because it’s hard not to look at that.

“But Makhmudov would be the best win of my career. People keep telling me all you’ve got to do is hit him to the body and take him a few rounds. I’m not Agit Kabayel, I wish I were Agit Kabayel.”

Parker is waiting on Usyk’s next move, and Wilder is looking for his next rival after stopping Tyrrell Herndon in the seventh round of his return bout.

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Ever the realist, the ‘White Rhino’ was trying to temper expectations of the potentially life-changing opportunity he could land.

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“I’m not Tyson Fury, I’m not Oleksandr Usyk, I am Dave Allen, I’m not a bad fighter, but Arslanbek Makhmudov is a big ask for me,” he said.

“This already is my world title fight, talks of Wilder, Joshua, Parker, but if I don’t beat Makhmudov, they will never happen.”

Hearn has had Jake Paul discussions for the Watford fighter for next year, but with established heavyweight names lining up as potential suitors for his first fight back, it could be the Doncaster heavyweight’s turn next year.

A Great Possibility Emerges As Anthony Joshua Eyeing Surprise Opponent for Comeback Clash

Anthony Joshua’s comeback opponent could be a fellow Olympic gold medallist as a ‘warm-up’ ahead of a mega fight with Tyson Fury next year.

Speaking on talkSPORT, former European super bantamweight champion, Spencer Oliver, revealed that Tony Yoka is a ‘great possibility’ as Joshua’s next fight.

Oliver said: “Do I think they are going to fight? I think that is a great possibility. We get two Olympic gold medallists going at it. Tony Yoka is trying to rekindle his career after losing to the likes of Carlos Takam. Doesn’t it make sense? Two Olympic gold medallists, there is history there.

“It will be a great fight, it is a sellable fight, I would love to see it.”

Yoka was a standout in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, winning a gold medal for France, but is currently rebuilding from three consecutive losses as a professional to Martin Bakole, Carlos Takam and Ryad Merhy.

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He has since registered three wins, and despite a less-than-favourable run of form, Yoka has great pedigree, having beaten big-name heavyweight contenders Filip Hrgovic, Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker as an amateur, making him a tricky proposition for the former unified heavyweight champion.

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Since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September last year, Joshua has undergone minor surgery to his elbow and is looking to come back at the end of the year, according to his promoter, Eddie Hearn.

Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has also weighed in on Joshua’s future and said that before he and Fury potentially face off next year they both need a tune-up fight, having both lost in their last outing.

He told The Boxing Voice: “Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it. I need to have for each one, a tune-up fight first.

“Why? Because they are both coming off losses. It’s to build it up.”

Anthony Joshua Sparks Career Shockwave with Cryptic Message to Eddie Hearn Hinting at Major Move

Anthony Joshua has teased a stunning venture with his boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, proposing a major career change.

Joshua has enjoyed a legendary boxing career, having won an Olympic gold medal as an amateur before claiming world titles as a professional.

During the course of his glittering pro career, ‘AJ’ has picked up the IBF, WBA (super) and WBO world heavyweight belts.

But the 35-year-old’s pro career is coming to an end, with Hearn previously suggesting his star client has ‘two or three fights’ left before he hangs up the gloves for good.

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And it appears he has his eyes on a new job once he calls time on his boxing career.

Joshua has hinted at getting into football, specifically the agency industry.

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What’s more, he wants to team up with Hearn, who runs the boxing operations at Matchroom, which also oversees events in darts and snooker.

On Instagram, Joshua tagged the boxing promoter and posted: “The family has conquered darts, snooker, pool, boxing, fishing, golf, owning a football club & you’ve had a presence in basketball, netball & gymnastics.

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“I believe ‘we’ could look at the football agency industry and have a strong presence.

“Imagine we help manage the player who helped England win the World Cup. Call me tomorrow mate.”

In 2020, Hearn revealed him and Joshua were talking about a move into football.

“Do you know what? I’ll just say it. Me and AJ are talking about doing it,” said the 46-year-old of moving into football.

“We’ve looked at it for a while and he mentioned it to me the other day and he said, ‘You know how to represent athletes, you can use my brand and my name, I know a lot of the players, we go out. You know how to build a career on the pitch and off the pitch commercially, so what do you think?’

“It may not happen, but we’re looking at it. Could be fun.”