EDDIE HEARN has confirmed that the biggest fight of Anthony Joshua's career against Wladimir Klitschko will happen.

The fight will be announced next week as the pair will go head to head after Tyson Fury pulled out of a rematch with Klitschko and then failed a drugs test.

Joshua needs a big fight to prove he is the real deal and the experience that Klitschko has will test every bit of Joshua's ability.

A defence of his IBF heavyweight title was successful when he Joshua knocked out Dominic Breazeale at the O2 in June.

Asked when Joshua's next opponent will be announced, Hearn told Sky Sports: "Next week, for sure. We're getting close now.

"Obviously a lot's been happening in the heavyweight landscape. We were due to announce our opponent last week.

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"Things have changed, opportunities have arisen and when you're talking about fights of this size, you've got to get everything 100 per cent right.

"We're in a great position right now. Maybe my smile gives things away but, fingers crossed, next week you'll have some news that will blow your mind.

"One thing's for sure – in Anthony Joshua's mind, in Wladimir Klitschko's mind, I believe both of them are now in the gym every day thinking about that man as their next opponent.

"I think everybody is working together to try and make sure that is the next fight. Of course, there are always some hurdles to overcome.

"But myself and Bernard Bonte (Klitschko's promoter) are working together and we really want to get this done. When all parties want to get a deal done, generally it comes together.

"It's certainly not done yet but Anthony Joshua getting Wladimir Klitschko should be the next fight. Fingers crossed we can get there."

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