The IBF and WBA king was floored in the sixth round by the 41-year-old on the way to recording an 11th round stoppage that cemented his place at the top of heavyweight boxing.

Joshua called out Fury in the ring after beating Wladimir Klitschko to become WBA, IBO and IBF world heavyweight champion, and he still has Fury at the top of his list of opponents.

The WBA, IBF, IBO world heavyweight champion took to Instagram on Wednesday to show off his impressive levels of fitness with a video titled 'Boxing's most wanted'.

Though Klitschko has yet to decide whether he wants to fight on, Hearn has travelled States alongside his head of boxing Frank Smith and Joshua's manager Freddie Cunningham.

The details have been in place for a fortnight, awaiting only the 41-year-old Klitschko’s commitment to carry on in the ring, which has seen him trigger the rematch clause.

Anthony Joshua is poised to reveal the date of his blockbuster rematch with Wladimir Klitschko any day now but in the meantime has swapped the boxing gloves for a tennis racket.

Anthony Joshua is preparing to begin a training camp on August 22 in the expectation Wladimir Klitschko will sign for their proposed November 11 rematch in Las Vegas.

Wladimir Klitschko posted a classy message on Instagram to Anthony Joshua after deciding to hang up his gloves. He wrote: 'Good luck little bro, I'm proud of you!'

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LUKE AUGUSTUS: Anthony Joshua has hailed the prospect of fighting in America as 'phenomenal' should his next fight be held Stateside.

Anthony Joshua's trainer criticised his performance in the Wladimir Klitschko fight on his first morning back in the gym. The WBA and IBF champion became Britain's darling with the 11th-round win.

Klitschko's unexpected announcement, at the age of 41 following his stoppage defeat by Joshua at Wembley, surprised the boxing community as much as Joshua.

Stars from the world of sport were out in force as they descended on Scotland to take part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Luis Figo was out bright and early on a chilly morning.

Joshua climbed off the canvas to stop Klitschko in the 11th round of their April Wembley blockbuster and send the 41-year-old into retirement. 'I have a feeling I can do it better,' the elder Klitschko said.

WARNING - OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE: In front of a post-war record crowd of 90,000 in London, 'AJ' climbed off the canvas to stop the former unified heavyweight champion and extend his perfect record.

Tyson Fury first dethroned the Ukrainian back in November 2015 before Anthony Joshua emerged as the victor from their epic Wembley bout almost a year ago.

Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko have met for the first time since their epic showdown to discuss the fight that evolved into the sporting event of 2017.

Vitali Klitschko has been recognised for his success in boxing by officially being inducted into the sport's Hall Of Fame in Canastota, New York.

The Nashville star was spotted holding hands with the hunk last week while on a dinner date at celebrity-friendly haunt Craig's in West Hollywood.

The 28-year-old recently parted ways with the boxer Wladimir Klitschko, and has moved to LA with the conclusion of her CMT series Nashville, leading to the decision to put the home up on the market.

Anthony Joshua has outlined his game-plan to beat Alexander Povetkin, saying he needs to 'bully' and swamp him with punches if he is to get through a major threat to his titles at Wembley.

Klitschko retired after being stopped by Joshua in a epic clash at Wembley last April, but now seems tempted by the possibility of getting a second bite at the cherry.

Reports had suggested the 42-year-old was considering returning to the ring with the possibility he could be a candidate to face Joshua in his next outing at Wembley on April 13.

In recent weeks he has been linked with an April showdown against Dillian Whyte, only to pour cold water on talk of a comeback by labelling reports 'fake news' and 'an early April fool's'.

The 29-year-old actress 'comes and goes' to Europe during the challenging time, but has settled in Los Angeles following the end of her relationship to former boxer Wladimir Klitschko.

Hayden Panettiere has shared a rare photo with her daughter Kaya, four, amid reports the tot is being raised thousands of miles away in Ukraine.

Anthony Joshua has drafted in US Navy Seals to condition his responses to the seismic shock of being knocked down and semi-conscious.

JORDAN SEWARD: It was in Anthony Joshua's finest moment that the penny dropped. After his win over Klitschko, the Brit decided to re-evaluate his whole training regime and preparations for a fight.

JEFF POWELL IN NEW YORK: Right on target Joshua scaled 247.8 lbs at the boisterous weigh in, more than ten pounds lighter than the rotund 258lbs challenger for his world heavyweight titles.

Anthony Joshua believes he was hit harder by Wladimir Klitschko than by Andy Ruiz, despite going on to lose his heavyweight titles against the Mexican.

Fury came in at 254.4lbs for his fight against Wallin in Las Vegas, the lightest he has been since he defeated Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, where he weight 247 pounds.

The 30-year-old Nashville actress also relies on technology to stay in contact with Kaya while the two are a part.

Wladimir Klitschko (pictured) has teased the world of boxing with talk he could make a sensational return to the ring in a bid to become the oldest heavyweight champion ever.

EXCLUSIVE BY JORDAN SEWARD: Frank Warren believes Joshua will always be vulnerable regardless of whether or not he avenges the sole blemish on his record against Ruiz on Saturday.

The British heavyweight, who had been dethroned by the Mexican-American in June, received a telephone call from the 43-year-old Ukrainian during his preparations for the highly-anticipated rematch.

In 2017, AJ said Fury, 'boxed 12 rounds and ran... I don't respect that,' yet himself used similar tactics in beating Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Now, Miller has had his say.

Dillian Whyte has lifted the lid on what it was like inside Wladimir Klitschko's sparring sessions with Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. 

JEFF POWELL: Still the arguments rumble on. Who was the Fighter of the Decade just gone? Time to settle it before the first January of the New 20s is out.

Fury was criticised by Joshua when the Gypsy King put in a similar performance against Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 which has led to the undefeated fighter calling out his rival.

JOE CALZAGHE: This is one of those fights where you can be winning for 11½ rounds and then the other guy lands one shot. That's what makes Saturday night's fight really exciting.

JEFF POWELL IN LAS VEGAS: In his seventh round stoppage of reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury delivered arguably the greatest overseas display.

The British champion will take on the Bulgarian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before a potential future date with Tyson Fury.

Fury has insisted he is the real kingpin of the heavyweight division and taunted Joshua for having his 'leftovers' after being forced to vacate his world titles amid mental health problems back in 2016.

Klitschko used to regularly invite young heavyweights to his intense training camps in Austria. Wilder attended and Whyte described when the Ukrainian 'knocked Wilder out cold.'

Some fans were expecting the Watford-born fighter to say Andy Ruiz Jr was the hardest puncher he'd faced after the Mexican's shock victory over Joshua in 2019.

JORDAN SEWARD: There were plenty of ifs and buts before, but by the end of his fight with Klitschko, it was resounding and unanimous: In Anthony Joshua, we were looking at a bona fide superstar.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Having given up £1million of his salary, England manager Gareth Southgate must have been rather surprised to end up as the villain on Sunday.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Gary Neville is right. Clubs who have deferred or cut salaries should not be able to enter the transfer market until that money is repaid.

MARTIN SAMUEL- CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: For we now know Watmore spent the final months of his tenure at the Football League attempting to replace broadcasters Sky Sports behind their backs.

COMMENT BY MARTIN SAMUEL: It's known as the Brawn Drain. The depressingly predictable exit of the best rugby talent from the Pacific Islands to the biggest, richest nations.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: There is a very straightforward way to prove you have the funds for any transaction. Pay up. Write the cheque, hand over the cash.