Anthony Joshua puts Tyson Fury talk on hold to focus on Kubrat Pulev fight

Anthony Joshua is expected to face Kubrat Pulev in December (John Walton/PA)

Anthony Joshua is adamant neither he nor Tyson Fury are overlooking their respective “banana skin” opponents as anticipation builds towards a potential showdown between the two world heavyweight champions next year.

It is understood Joshua’s defence of his WBA, IBF and WBO crowns against Kubrat Pulev has been pencilled in for December 12 at London’s O2 Arena while Fury, the WBC champion, is committed to a third bout with Deontay Wilder.