Tyson Fury's long-time promoter Frank Warren has spoken out about rumours that an injury could prevent him from fighting Anthony Joshua in Cardiff this December

Frank Warren says that claims Tyson Fury has an injury that may stop him from fighting Anthony Joshua are "absolute nonsense". Fury's long-time promoter has denied rumours of an injury stemming from what Frank Bruno alleges he was told about the 'Gypsy King'.

The world heavyweight title fight on Netflix is now barely a month away after being announced in late September. The all-British bout is due to take place on 11 December at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

Fury and Joshua are both in camp, training for the fight. Rumours are now swirling about how they are faring.

Speaking on Fight Your Corner, former heavyweight champion Bruno said: I looked at him the other day and I think someone was talking to me in the gym that he's got some injury, which may stop him from going into the fight with Anthony Joshua? And having that on your head ain't nice."

Those claims were put to Warren at the final press conference for Saturday's rematch between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson. Speaking to The Sun, he said: "Nonsense, nonsense, absolute nonsense".

Warren added: "He's doing well." However, he did acknowledge: "I haven't spoken to him for a week."

The promoter does not plan to change that either, even in light of the injury rumours. Warren said: "I'll leave him alone, leave him in peace.

"The last time I spoke to him, he just said I wish the fight were tomorrow. He's so up for it, he's so focused, and he wants it so badly."

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The focus extends to avoiding distraction in Cardiff from the addition of Deontay Wilder to the undercard, with whom Fury fought a trilogy. Asked about the Bronze Bomber's fight with two-time cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetia, Warren said: "No, it won't affect Tyson whatsoever."

Fury, however, has already had his say, telling Michelle Joy Phelps on Behind The Mic : "Silly really, for Deontay's part. He shouldn't be in a ring; he should be nowhere near a ring. It's a crying shame that this man has to continue to fight when he's shot to bits.

"He never should have fought again after I beat him – the last time. That should have been the end of it. But… Needs must.

"If you're getting knocked out by people you should be knocking out yourself, then…" Fury also said that Wilder "looked shockingly terrible" against Derek Chisora.