Tyson Fury announced his retirement from boxing last week - but promoter Eddie Hearn believes he could still fight Anthony Joshua in the future

Despite Tyson Fury's recent retirement announcement, many believe he will still step through the ropes with Anthony Joshua this year.

The two-time heavyweight champion shocked the boxing following his recent announcement, seemingly ruining plans for an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua

ANTHONY JOSHUA is being lined up for a shock showdown with long-time rival Deontay Wilder following Tyson Fury’s retirement. A long-overdue Battle of Britain with Fury was back on the cards

Anthony Joshua was brutally knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September, while Tyson Fury recently announced his retirement from boxing after losing to Oleksandr Usyk

Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to return to the ring in the summer against Tyson Fury or in a rematch with Daniel Dubois

The British star is hoping to get back to winning ways after enduring a crushing defeat in his last fight against Daniel Dubois back in September

Anthony Joshua has been left in limbo following Tyson Fury's shock retirement - but has a number of possible options for his next fight, according to Eddie Hearn

Eddie Hearn has set a tight deadline for Tyson Fury to end his latest retirement if a highly anticipated summer clash with Anthony Joshua is to materialise. The Matchroom Boxing promoter insists Fury must return within "the next three or four weeks" for the potential blockbuster bout to proceed.

Anthony Joshua could face Deontay Wilder next if Tyson Fury stays retired. Turki Alalshikh has now set his sights on the match.

Hearn previously disclosed that he reserved dates with Wembley Stadium for May or June to stage the bout, but the window for such a large-scale promotion is closing.