Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has told Tyson Fury not to take “a small fight” and to take on Anthony Joshua as his next opponent in 2021. IBF, WBA and WBO champion Joshua and WBC title holder Fury had agreed financial terms to two fights next year. Joshua must first come through his defence against Kubrat Pulev on December 12. Fury's plans are less clear - he turned his back on a trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder in order to take on a UK homecoming fight on December 5 which has now fallen through. Asked if Joshua vs Fury is still likely to take place in 2021, Hearn told Sky Sports: "Listen, it's completely over to them. We have the dynamics of the deal in place. "I don't want to hear [from] Fury: 'No, I'm thinking about fighting in March or April.' Why? Just go straight into the AJ fight. It's going to be the same timeframe. "[Fury] boxed in February. It's not like he's been out and he didn't box in 2020. Listen, Fury doesn't want to take a small fight. They couldn't even get the money together to give him a fight in December, so let's give him plenty of money. Let's give him the biggest fight. "Fury wants to fight AJ, unquestionably, and AJ wants to fight Fury. It's no conversation to be had until AJ's hand is raised on December 12. Once that is made, let's get it on. Let's give everyone the fight they want and deserve."
Source: Sky Sports