Monday 8 August 2016 07:22, UK
Promoter Eddie Hearn would consider Hughie Fury as the next opponent for Anthony Joshua, but fears the Mancunian's issues outside the ring could hinder fight plans.
Trainer Peter Fury called for Joshua to defend his IBF heavyweight title against his son Hughie last week, but the unbeaten 21-year-old's future plans have been complicated after UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) ordered him and cousin Tyson Fury to appear at a hearing into an alleged drugs charge.
The legal team for Hughie and Tyson, the reigning WBA and WBO champion, are suing UKAD over the doping allegations, which meant both fighters had to serve a provisional suspension.
Hearn, who is planning Joshua's next title defence at the end of the year, revealed there had been fresh interest in the fight following past offers, but is unsure whether Hughie can go ahead with a shot at the IBF belt.
The Matchroom Boxing boss exclusively told Sky Sports: "We've offered Hughie the fight a couple of times in the past and last week Peter dropped me a line asking if we are still interested in the fight.
As I understand it, Hughie has a UKAD hearing in November so I'm not sure how that will affect things.
"We are talking to a few possible opponents about a November fight for AJ and as Hughie is in the IBF top 15, I'm happy to put him in the mix.
"As I understand it, Hughie has a UKAD hearing in November, so I'm not sure how that will affect things."
Hearn has three other opponents on his shortlist for Joshua, which are the IBF's mandatory challenger Joseph Parker, former WBC champion Bermane Stiverne, and current European title holder Kubrat Pulev.
