Turki Alalshikh names Anthony Joshua fight he wants to make next if Tyson Fury is not available
Turki Alalshikh wants to see Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder next.
The Saudi boxing chief has vowed to deliver boxing’s craziest year in 2025, and a fight between Joshua and Wilder would arguably live up to that expectation.
On Monday, Tyson Fury announced his intention to retire from boxing in a short social media statement that asserted his journey in the squared circle had ‘been a blast’.
‘The Gypsy King’ suffered his second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December. but hadn’t yet announced his future plans in the sport.
He had been heavily linked with a two-fight deal against Joshua this year, however, those plans have now been thrown out the window following Fury’s recent revelation.
Alalshikh joined talkSPORT’s White and Jordan on Thursday to discuss Fury’s announcement and what he has planned for Joshua next.
The boxing chief admitted he plans to hold talks with Fury over his future in boxing with fans still desperate to see an all-British heavyweight encounter against AJ.
But if that is not an option – Alalshikh believes Wilder is the next best thing.
“If you want something about the British markets, I want to see Joshua and Wilder now,” he said.
“If Tyson is not available why not Joshua and Wilder?”
