Joshua will not be in Los Angeles (Picture: Getty)

Anthony Joshua will reportedly not be ringside for Deontay Wilder’s title defence against Tyson Fury next week.

The IBF, WBO and WBA (Super) champion is aiming to unify the heavyweight division in 2019 and recently confirmed that was his sole goal in the next 12 months.

Joshua was considering attending the Los Angeles fight night, but will now not be ringside due to sponsor commitments, the Daily Mail claim.

Boxing fans will be disappointed to hear Joshua’s decision as the champion being ringside would have helped promote a unification showdown in 2019.

Fury and WBC champion Wilder have repeatedly called for a fight with Joshua, but neither have been able to come to an agreement with AJ.

Wilder saw talks with Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn break down in the summer and has now insisted he will not accept any fight purse split than 50-50.

Fury is aiming to becoming a world champion again against Wilder, and believes his upcoming fight is a battle to be named the best heavyweight in the world.

Joshua is booked to fight at 13 April, but is unlikely to fight either Wilder or Fury.

Dillian Whyte is the most likely fighter to step in with Joshua at Wembley, providing the Brit overcomes Dereck Chisora in their grudge match next month.

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Wilder believes Joshua has no interest in fighting him while he is in his prime, insisting Hearn wants to protect his ‘cash cow’.

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Joshua outlined his intentions for 2019 on social media this week, hinting at showdowns with Fury and Wilder.

He said: ‘Unified the heavyweight division twice in 22 fights. Watch me become undisputed heavyweight champion in 2019.’

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