The Gypsy King has teased a comeback on social media having announced his retirement in January and the promoter is desperate for him to make a decision on his future.

Hearn told Sky Sports: "I feel like Tyson Fury's a bit of a tease really, isn't he? I mean, all we see on Instagram is him.

"Even today, I've come out of the press conference, went on Instagram, he's there with his wraps on doing 12 rounds of boxing. Why are you doing this to us? What are you doing? Are you just deliberately playing with our minds or are you coming back?

"Just let us know either way. Put us out of our misery."

Hearn believes that there is a "clear path" to make a bout between Fury and Joshua, even though the latter is facing a spell on the sidelines as he undergoes keyhole surgery on his elbow.

The Matchroom supremo said: "Look, AJ's got to have a little keyhole surgery on his elbow. He'll be back post-September. It's there, isn't it? Let's just make it happen.

"When we talk about big fights, this fight is the biggest fight, not just in British boxing, in world boxing, by a mile. And I just feel like it's time. This is the moment.

"We're reliant upon Tyson Fury. We're ready to go, but obviously he's got to be comfortable. He's got to be up for it.

"He's a competitive so-and-so, and I just know in his mind, he'll want to dance with Anthony Joshua. So, dust those shoes off and let's make it happen."