Warren Warns Joshua Must Win Warm-Up Bout to Secure Fury Fight

Promoter Frank Warren has warned that Anthony Joshua must win his scheduled July warm-up bout if the long-anticipated fight against Tyson Fury is to take place.

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Warren, who promotes Fury, said the showdown between the two British heavyweight champions will not happen if Joshua loses his preparation fight. The comments underline the high stakes surrounding Joshua's upcoming bout.

The potential Joshua-Fury bout has been discussed for several years but has repeatedly failed to materialize. Warren's statement suggests the fight could still be possible if Joshua gets past his July opponent.

Joshua has been rebuilding his career following some difficult results in recent years. A victory in his July warm-up fight would set up what could be one of the biggest domestic boxing matchups in recent memory.

Both fighters remain among the top heavyweights in the world, and a bout between them would generate enormous interest across the boxing world. Warren's comments indicate the path forward now depends on Joshua's performance in the coming months.