Joshua: I Believe David Haye vs. Shannon Briggs Will Happen

Anthony Joshua says he would not be surprised to see American Shannon Briggs fight David Haye.

The IBF world heavyweight challenger expects 'The Cannon' to get his first fight in Great Britain after setting up camp in London.

Briggs gatecrashed Haye's press conference on Wednesday, calling the former WBA world champion out, which left Joshua thinking a possible showdown could well become a reality - especially now the American has had a successful brain scan.

"He's a real character and a good guy and a good man for the sport," Joshua told Sky Sports.

"He's been a heavyweight world champion and I am sure he'll get another go - if he keeps barking at the right person, someone is going to bite back.

"I think Haye will probably fight him."

"I'm in the best physical condition of my life," Briggs told Sky Sports. "Let's get in the ring. When Haye runs into my right hand, he'll know. It's time to stop running.

"I've had the MRI, give the people what they want, fight me. Let's go champ.

'He's scared to fight me because I'm a real contender. He thinks I'm old. I am. Old enough to know that he ain't ready for the champ. Let's go champ!"

Speaking earlier this week, Haye insisted he would be willing to let Briggs join him on the O2 undercard after he had proved his fitness.

"He's an interesting character and if the British public want to see me beat this guy up then maybe we can talk about it," Haye added.