Tyson Fury’s team want warm-up bout despite plans for Anthony Joshua fight

Tyson Fury's team are seeking a warm-up bout before a potential fight with Anthony Joshua, even as contracts for the highly anticipated clash are reportedly close to being finalised, with Fury said to have already signed his side of the deal. Fury recently returned from a 16-month absence, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision and immediately calling out Joshua afterward. Promoter Eddie Hearn has indicated the contract could be signed imminently, though both camps are considering interim bouts before the fight takes place.