Tyson Fury's return will rock the heavyweight boxing division and shake things up dramatically - at least, that's the hope of Fury and promoter Frank Warren.

The 29-year-old became the man to end the dominance of the Klitschko brothers when he defeated Wladimir by unanimous decision in 2015, winning six world titles in the process.

Soon after, however, Fury would enter hiatus after both he and his cousin Hughie were found to have illegal substances in their system.

Fury relinquished his world titles in October 2016 before he was reported to be stripped, although he maintains that this decision was because of pressure and mental health issues, rather than a doping ban.

Fast forward to now and Fury is all set to finally make his comeback in July as he prepares to enter a heavyweight division that looks far different to when he was champion.

Anthony Joshua sits on top with all but one of the world belts, while Alexander Povetkin, Dillian Whyte, Joseph Parker, and Deontay Wilder all looking to dethrone him.

Wilder is the biggest test, of course, as the WBC heavyweight champion but it should be remembered that Fury is still the lineal champion.

That's a fact that Warren doesn't want anyone to forget.

"Can Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder really consider themselves the kings of the division until they have shared a ring with the man who made it all possible in the first place?" asks Warren in a piece for boxingscene.com.

"The undefeated – 25-0 – lineal champion who never lost his belts in the ring."

Not that Fury is set to fight right away, with Warren carefully asking for patience.

"I know much of the rhetoric surrounding his return will centre on when he will be ready to fight Joshua," he explains. "But the fact is he needs to be one hundred percent match fit and ring sharp before thoughts turn to such a showdown.

"Make no mistake, it is a fight he craves and he could fight Joshua tomorrow and give him a good fight.

"However, he needs to be ready for a world title shot and when he is in optimum condition we will really be in business."

Ultimately, though, the plans for Fury are clear.

"The goal is to fight both Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, but first and foremost he needs fights to get there.

"To get to this point it will take him at least three or four fights."

While Fury is set to fight again, the champion everyone is excited for isn't here yet - but he will be, Joshua and Wilder can expect that.