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Anthony Joshua's next opponent? Johnny Nelson names perfect fight before Fury

Eddie Hearn confirms Joshua aims to fight Fury with a two-fight plan, targeting July for a warm-up and November for the Fury showdown.
The plan envisions a mid-year tune-up before the high-stakes Joshua-Fury clash, aligning with Hearn's remarks about readiness and training clearance.
Fury has publicly called out Joshua, with Hearn indicating negotiations are ongoing on Joshua’s side for the long-anticipated all-British fight.
Promoter Hearn signals openness to Wilder as a potential partner for a back-to-back deal, suggesting Deontay Wilder could be part of a July tune-up or separate arrangement.
Hearn confirms Joshua's contract is in place for Fury but emphasizes a warm-up bout could precede the new November target.
A potential September Dublin date surfaces as part of a global broadcast plan, with Netflix discussed as a platform for Fury vs Joshua.
The broader backdrop centers on Fury challenging Joshua after his Makhmudov win, while Joshua navigates personal issues and medical clearance.
July is highlighted as the near-term return window, with the expectation that Joshua will be cleared to resume training and step into a tune-up ahead of Fury.
Both Wembley and Dublin have been floated as possible venues for Fury vs Joshua, though Dublin is deemed unlikely for November due to weather and scheduling.
Joshua's recent Nigeria-related incidents are cited as context for caution and readiness as negotiations continue toward a Fury showdown.

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