Boxing experts have sparked fresh debate over fantasy matchups between current and legendary heavyweight champions. Former trainer Teddy Atlas believes today's stars Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could have beaten Mike Tyson in his prime.

Many have wondered how a clash between Joshua and peak Tyson would play out, and a legendary boxing trainer has now broken down who would've come out on top

Anthony Joshua's promotor Eddie Hearn has given his verdict on Tyson Fury's decision to retire from boxing after the former world champion announced he was hanging up his gloves

ANTHONY JOSHUA is being lined up for a shock showdown with long-time rival Deontay Wilder following Tyson Fury’s retirement. A long-overdue Battle of Britain with Fury was back on the cards

Anthony Joshua was brutally knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September, while Tyson Fury recently announced his retirement from boxing after losing to Oleksandr Usyk

Instead, Joshua went on to knock out former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, while Wilder was stopped by Zhilei Zhang in his next bout. Joshua was also on the wrong end of a KO in 2024, however, as Daniel Dubois retained the IBF title against his fellow Briton in September.

Despite Tyson Fury's recent retirement announcement, many believe he will still step through the ropes with Anthony Joshua this year.

Eddie Hearn has set a tight deadline for Tyson Fury to end his latest retirement if a highly anticipated summer clash with Anthony Joshua is to materialise. The Matchroom Boxing promoter insists Fury must return within "the next three or four weeks" for the potential blockbuster bout to proceed.

Who could Anthony Joshua fight next after Tyson Fury ‘retirement’? - Joshua and Fury finally seemed poisted to face one another, before the latter claimed to have retired

Anthony Joshua could face Deontay Wilder next if Tyson Fury stays retired. Turki Alalshikh has now set his sights on the match.