Anthony Joshua tipped to fight Tyson Fury in October as George Groves gives theory on why it hasn't been announced
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GEORGE GROVES believes Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are destined to fight in October - with a rematch following next year.
The Battle of Britain is yet to commence with Fury having retired in January - for the FOURTH time in his career.
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Anthony Joshua has been tipped to fight Tyson Fury in October
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Fury announced his retirement in January
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And the unpredictable Gypsy King has so far stuck to his word - but Groves theorises that he is just waiting for the right offer to come in.
He told Sky Sports: "There must be a number that makes it worthwhile for both guys.
"Maybe they're just waiting for that number. You don't need to announce that fight now if it's not happening till October.
"That fight will be nailed on. He's had surgery, Joshua, and Fury's out running. I'm pretty sure they'll box in September, October, rematch next year."
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Joshua, 35, recently had surgery on his elbow and is yet to fight since being knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September.
Fury, 36, meanwhile announced his retirement one month after rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, 38.
AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn revealed a return fight is targeted before focusing on a potential two-bout deal with Fury in 2026.
But former super-middleweight champion Groves said: "If I was either guy, I'd just fight each other and that's it. I wouldn't bother with any other fights.
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"I'm sure the money's great and that but who's going to be paying through the nose for either guy to not fight each other?
"Just save it now, fight each other with no more mileage on the clock, no more risks. Stuff goes wrong in camp or even on fight night.
"Both have been beat. Fury hasn't won well for a long time. Just box each other."
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