But a mega-money clash with Fury now seems further away than ever. The pair have publicly agreed to fight twice before, but negotiations have fallen through, frustrating British fans and accusing both icons of greed.

If Joshua were to beat Dubois and Fury were to win his world title rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in December, it was widely believed the pair would finally meet in a unification fight in 2025. However, Frank Warren, the Gypsy King’s promoter, has now given the 2012 Olympic gold medalist hope that the fight could still happen.

Pressed on whether he thinks the Joshua vs. Fury fight is dead, he said: “I don’t know. “I think people might still want it, if he (Joshua) comes back and wins, who knows.

“Fury has to face Usyk in a rematch on December 21 first, but I hope he can do it. This heavyweight division is alive, losers fight losers and winners fight winners.”

The question remains whether ‘AJ’ will have a chance to pick up that potentially pivotal victory over Dubois. In an apparent response to Hearn’s claim, Warren, 72, also clarified the situation surrounding the next defense of his IBF world title, which he also manages through Queensberry Promotions.

“He doesn’t have a rematch in his contract. But there is one in AJ’s contract,” he said. “I’m fine with a rematch if they want to do it and the terms are right. But it’s too early. He has to savor the moment, he’s shown what he’s all about, fighting four world-class guys this year.”

For his part, Dubois has stated that he would love to face Joshua a second time, but is also open to fighting the winner of Fury vs. Usyk. However, the 27-year-old admitted that financial incentives will play a role in his final decision.

“I’d like a rematch, but really, any one of them — the one that pays me the most,” he said, also appearing on . “If there’s a rematch next time, then yes. I want to try. I want to do even better next time.”

Joe Joyce tried to play down his concerns after appearing to freeze while speaking during the Anthony Joshua-Daniel Dubois fight at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

The 39-year-old, who has made few public appearances since his shock defeat to Derek Chisora ​​in July, spoke to TNT Sports about his future.

Joyce started off with some enthusiasm, saying, “Well, let’s fight, man, I need to get back in the gym and I’m on my way, man. I’m on my way…”

However, he then seemed to pause and looked confused, prompting his interviewer to break the awkward silence by saying, “Joe, it’s a pleasure,” and move on.

Fans were quick to react with concern, with @HeartBreak_J posting online: “Joe Joyce froze on air,” along with a melancholy emoji. People like @ChanChanChanZZZ went further, suggesting it was an all-too-familiar trend for the former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) interim titleholder.

“I recently watched a few miniature interviews with Joe Joyce,” he wrote. “And I have to say I am really concerned about his health, as he clearly has difficulty expressing himself.”

Instagram influencer @big_daddy_gman asked: “This isn’t even humorous, but it is humorous at the same time. What happened here, man?”

That question prompted Joyce, who has lost three of his last four professional fights following losses to Zhilei Zhang last year, to answer.

Sharing a clip of the interview on his Instagram Story, he said: “I SHOULD HAVE PREPARED WHAT I WAS GOING TO SAY,” but that explanation will be deemed by fans as far from comprehensive.

Joyce was unbeaten in his first 15 professional fights before being stopped by Chinese star Zhang in February last year. Four months later he was knocked out in the third round of their rematch, a loss that seemed to end his world title hopes.

But after beating Kash Ali, his fight with Chisora ​​in May was widely seen as a last chance to revive his career. Instead, it was his fellow veteran who was awarded an all-British fight, with the judges scoring it 97-92, 96-94, 96-94 in his favour.

Following the loss, Joyce’s manager, Adam Morallee, told Boxing Social that the 2016 Olympic silver medalist now faces a critical career decision. “It was a very, very tough, brutal fight for both of them,” he said.

“I think it will be a really tough task for Joe to find his way back to the top now, but given his career and eventual retirement, it is a question for him.

“There will always be fights for Joe Joyce, there will always be fights for someone who fights like that – who takes one to give another, there will always be.”

Simon Jordan believes Anthony Joshua should not be given the “right” to fight Daniel Dubois again following his fifth-round defeat on Saturday.

Joshua’s bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion was spectacularly foiled as Dubois knocked him down four times before finally knocking him out when “AJ” went for a desperate final push.

The 34-year-old made a statement to the media in press conference after the fightconfirming that he will not retire and reiterated this position in video posted on social media on Monday.

Watford footballer promoter, Eddie Hearn revealed that his protégé is set to get an immediate rematch, although outspoken Jordan pundit believes it is undeserved.

“The whole evening was a homecoming for Anthony Joshua,” he said talkSPORT.

“That’s what I didn’t like.

“And the fact that he can go to a press conference where he can present his point of view to everyone and everyone applauds him, I also think is complete nonsense.

“That’s why I don’t think he has the right to a rematch.

“No challenger in any fight would get a rematch clause, the champion would get a rematch clause.”

Former world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury watched his long-time rival from the ring and vented his frustration at the prospect of losing his £150 million winnings following Joshua’s defeat.

However, Hearn has given fresh hope that the highly anticipated British clash could still happen, revealing that he has advised ‘AJ’ to await the outcome of the December 21 rematch between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk before making a decision on his future.

“My advice is: do nothing until December 21st – Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury rematch,” Hearn said Sky Sports.

“If Fury loses, it could mean a earnest fight with Joshua, if Fury wins, it could mean a voluntary defense against Joshua.

“It’s still the most essential fight in the division, by far.”