Hearn says Joshua had specific request for next match following Dubois defeat.

After suffering a tough defeat at the hands of Daniel Dubois, Anthony Joshua has made it clear that he has no plans to retire from boxing. However, his promoter Eddie Hearn is urging him to prioritize a fight with Tyson Fury over a rematch with Dubois.

The fight against Dubois was Joshua's fourth defeat in his professional career, and it has put his dreams of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion in jeopardy. With two losses already against Oleksandr Usyk, Hearn believes that two fights against Fury in the upcoming year would be a better plan, especially if Fury loses his rematch against Usyk in December.

Hearn revealed that Joshua is eager for an immediate rematch with Dubois, and they have the option to do so in their contract with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh and Riyad Season. However, Hearn is unsure if this is the right move for Joshua at the moment. He wants to take into consideration AJ's emotions, pride, and fighter's mentality before making a decision.

The promoter also mentioned that Dubois is likely to fight in February, and it is uncertain if Joshua would be ready to go by then. He believes that they need to fight Fury before considering any other options. Hearn had a conversation with Joshua, where he reminded him that he has only a few fights left in his career, and Joshua realized the gravity of the situation. However, Hearn assures that they will make sure Joshua leaves the sport at the right time, without any decline in his abilities.

Hearn's ideal plan is for Fury and Joshua to have two fights in the upcoming year and then retire in 2025 as the best in the business. If Fury wins his rematch against Usyk, Hearn believes that Joshua should fight Fury for the unified world heavyweight championship.

When asked if a decision regarding Joshua's next fight would be made after Fury's fight with Usyk, Hearn stated that it is not necessary. His Excellency, who is planning a show in February, would want a decision soon, but they have to consider Joshua's medical condition, get scans done, and allow him to rest and recover from the tough match against Dubois.

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