Joshua vs Fury bigger than Usyk – Hearn fight

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The potential fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is one for the undisputed heavyweight crown, but Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn thinks a clash with Joshua would attract a bigger following wide.

After Usyk's victory over Joshua last month to retain his IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles, he said he wanted Fury next and it looked like the next biggest fight in boxing would be a unification matchup with the WBC Champion.

The fight between Fury and Usyk could see the first undisputed heavyweight champion crowned in the era of the four belts.

Fury originally wanted to fight Usyk in December, but the Ukrainian decided he wouldn't return to the ring until next year as he needs to recover from the injuries he has. suffered against Joshua and spending time with his family.

Now 'The Gypsy King' has turned its attention to Joshua, offering the Anglo-Nigerian a chance to win his WBC title in December, which the latter duly accepted.

From there, proceedings began to move quickly, as Fury promoter Frank Warren revealed that an offer had been sent in on Tuesday.

"We are sending them a written offer today. My son George spoke with Eddie Hearn yesterday," Warren told talkSPORT.

"It was us who made the approach to give AJ a great opportunity to get back to the top level against world champion Tyson.

"He's willing to make that voluntary defense, so we'll send the offer out today, and then they'll have to look at it and decide if they want to grab this with both hands."

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn isn't convinced this fight offer from Fury and his team is genuine. However, he thinks a fight with Joshua would be a much bigger and more lucrative option for Fury than a fight with Usyk.

"The reality is, and some people don't like to hear it, AJ is still arguably the biggest draw in boxing," Hearn told talkSPORT.

"I mean AJ vs. Fury is still five times bigger than Fury vs. Usyk, that's the reality.

"By the way, Fury vs. Usyk is a great fight, it's for the undisputed championship, but like I said, people want to see AJ vs. Fury.

"Even when he lost to Usyk, I told people, 'You'll see the Fury fight.' I didn't think it would be December, but next spring. , next summer, this fight remains the biggest in boxing.”