Let's start big, shall we? It seems every year we're hoping to see Fury take on Joshua. The heavyweight rivalry, so far, has played out outside the ring with plenty of false dawns and failed talks.

But 2023 brings new optimism with Saudi Arabia appearing content to pump money into the boxing scene to try and deliver the fights that, so far, promoters have shied away from.

Criticism of the kingdom's sportswashing efforts and their human rights record hasn't stopped the co-operation of boxing's biggest names, and we expect several more big fights to happen there in 2023.

A lot has to happen in order for Joshua to finally fight his greatest domestic rival, including Fury's undisputed fight against Usyk and a mooted rematch with MMA star Francis Ngannou.

But we've not given up hope just yet, even if we are still mourning the loss of Joshua v Deontay Wilder.

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