Anthony Joshua's latest admission could boost hopes for Tyson Fury to face a heavyweight unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk in his next match.
AJ was long seen as the perfect challenger for Fury, with a fight agreed for Saudi Arabia last summer, but the heavyweight landscape has shifted significantly in the months since.
Fury was ordered to honour his rematch clause against Deontay Wilder, which he did last month and secured victory, while Joshua defended his belts against Usyk in September.
However, the chances of Fury vs Joshua were shattered following the London fighter's mauling at the hands of Usyk, with the Ukrainian emerging as comfortable winner.
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