WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed that he will not be ringside for Saturday's fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev.

Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO titles against mandatory challenger Pulev.

Should Joshua win, he will be in direct line for a potential full division unification against Fury in 2021.

With rumors swirling around that Fury will be ringside to scout his future opponent, the unbeaten boxer took to social media to clear the air.

"This is Tyson Fury, the Gypsy King. Just a quick one guys, I will not be attending any boxing this weekend. For all the rumours this weekend that I'll be attending some boxing, I will not be. Don't expect fireworks, don't expect any action from the Gypsy King because I'll be grafting, I'll be working as usual, always staying fit and ready. Good night and god bless," Fury stated.

Eddie Hearn, promoter for Joshua, tried his best to get Fury to attend - in order to further build the potential 2021 showdown with Joshua.

“I messaged him saying ‘you’re more than welcome’ and I know DAZN were talking to him about working on the night, I know Sky were too,” said Hearn.

"Some fighters think that it feels like you’re chasing it. There’s nothing to chase. We know what the deal is. If I was Fury, I would want to watch AJ up close. That’s why AJ came to Usyk against Chisora, to support Chisora, but also to see Usyk up close. Listen, I’d like to be in a position on Saturday where we’ve got a deal, we have an agreement, these are the dates we are working on now let’s go and find a venue.

“AJ is OK with it. With Deontay Wilder, he didn’t want him to get in the ring at his fight because he didn’t feel he really wanted the fight. With Fury, I think he believes he wants the fight and I’m as close as I can be to 100 percent certain that it will happen.”