Anthony Joshua provides cryptic update over his future in boxing - after Brit 'was NOT considered as a late replacement for Daniel Dubois'

Anthony Joshua gave an intriguing reply when asked about his future in the ring while attending the light heavyweight title fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.

Joshua, 35, made the comments in an interview while was sitting ringside for The Last Crescendo in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.

Bivol's victory over Beterbiev came courtesy of a majority points decision, with the judges scoring the bout 114-114, 116-112 and 115-113 in favour of Bivol.

His win also means he claims the WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF titles as the undisputed champion in his division - avenging his loss to the same opponent back in October.

Prior to the fight, Joshua was asked about his own return to action, having not featured since his loss to Daniel Dubois in the world heavyweight title fight at Wembley last autumn.

When questioned on his future, Joshua said: 'More fights, this is my life, this is what I do. Right now I sit outside and I watch and then I'll make my return one day.

'I sit back as a fan and watch the great people in the sport I love.'

His comments come after Joshua was reportedly not considered as a late replacement option for Dubois - who pulled out of his scheduled undercard fight with Joseph Parker due to illness.

While Joshua's boxing future remains unclear, speculation has increased over his potential retirement from the sport.

This week, promoter Eddie Hearn said he believes that the heavyweight will contest 'two fights, three fights max'.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Hearn said: 'The plan and the goal for Anthony Joshua, always, from now to the moment he retires, is to try and win the world heavyweight championship. To try and become a three-time world heavyweight champion.

He added: 'So, of course, the other fight, which we know at the moment is not available, is Tyson Fury, he wanted that fight.

'But, if you said to AJ, "what do you want to do most next?" He would say, "I want to fight the winner of Dubois/Parker. I want another shot at a World Heavyweight title."'

As a result of the Parker vs Dubois fight not taking place due to the latter's absence, Parker will have to wat for his chance to become a world champion again.