The heavyweight division just got a major jolt of clarity from one of its key power brokers. Promoter Eddie Hearn, speaking after last week's Jaron Ennis vs. Xander Zayas press conference, laid out a bold and specific path for his star client, Anthony Joshua.

Hearn's update centers on a potential two-fight plan designed to catapult 'AJ' back to the very top. The strategy? A high-stakes warm-up followed by the biggest fight in British boxing history.

First on the docket could be a long-awaited showdown with the explosive Deontay Wilder. Hearn framed this not as a destination, but as a final tune-up, stating, "We need a warm-up fight before we fight Tyson Fury... We’ll take Deontay Wilder as that warm-up fight." The goal, according to Hearn, is to have Joshua fully prepared and firing for a seismic clash with Tyson Fury this December.

This news follows the intense face-to-face confrontation between Joshua and Wilder after 'The Bronze Bomber's' recent win over Derek Chisora, adding immediate fuel to that potential fire. While Hearn acknowledged Wilder looked improved, his confidence in Joshua was absolute, boldly predicting, "Anthony Joshua will walk through Deontay Wilder within three rounds."

If this plan comes to fruition, 2024 is set for a heavyweight season that will captivate the sports world, with Joshua potentially navigating two of the division's most dangerous punchers in pursuit of ultimate glory.