Joshua: Fury is not in fighting condition

IBF, IBO, WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua believes that former world champion Tyson Fury is far from the fighting conditions and the fight against him at the moment is no more than a "fantasy". Fury continues preparations for his return scheduled for April or May and asks Joshua to meet him in his first fight after a long layoff.

"That's more of a fantasy at the moment. It's just that he's not fit and he hasn't had a fight. The ball is in his court. We've stayed consistent, we've defended the titles we've won and we've captured more titles," Joshua said.

"If Fury was still fit, we would probably be talking about Fury for March. It's not me... I'm definitely consistent and ready to fight anyone."

"When Eddie mentioned about the opportunity of being able to sit with him and bring attention using my audience to what these guys are trying to achieve, I said it's the perfect time for it... but what really goes on in order to become a promoter is a whole other pedigree," Joshua said.

"I've been pro now for going on four years so it's way too early to be thinking about that but to have the opportunity and to be exposed to these types of things, I take them with both hands because it's something I could never have imagined.

"Everyone's doing a good job and I think it's impossible to be the best fighter and the best promoter. Eddie cannot be the best promoter and put on his own boxing shows. He's not a world champion. It's a great opportunity and he said it wouldn't take away anything from my boxing so it made sense. It's good for me."