es, a former super-middleweight champion of the World Boxing Association, is convinced that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are fated to face each other in October, with a rematch scheduled for the following year.

With Fury having retired for the fourth time in his career this January and the unpredictable Gypsy King sticking to his word so far, the Battle of Britain has yet to begin. However, Groves theorises that Fury is just waiting for the right offer to come in.

He stated to Sky Sports, “There has to be a figure that makes it worthwhile for both individuals.

„Vielleicht warten sie einfach auf diese Zahl. If the fight isn’t happening until October, there’s no need to announce it now.

“That fight will be nailed on.” He’s had surgery, Joshua, and Fury’s out running. I’m pretty sure they’ll box in September or October and rematch next year.”

Joshua, 35, recently had surgery on his elbow and is yet to fight since being knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September.

Fury, 36, meanwhile announced his retirement one month after his rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, 38.

AJ’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed a return fight is targeted before focusing on a potential two-bout deal with Fury in 2026.

But Groves said, “If I was either guy, I’d just fight each other, and that’s it. I wouldn’t bother with any other fights.

“I’m sure the money’s great and all, but who’s going to be paying through the nose for either guy to not fight each other?

“Just save it now, fight each other with no more mileage on the clock, no more risks. Stuff goes wrong in camp or even on fight night.

“Both have been beaten. Fury hasn’t won well for a long time. Just box each other.”

Anthony Joshua tipped to fight Tyson Fury in October

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