Fury is currently preparing for his December 1 showdown with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
Whoever wins that clash will put themselves on a collision course with WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight king Joshua.
Hearn has previously suggested the winner of that bout could face Joshua on April 13 next year.
Fury has had just two fights since his return to the ring after a two-and-a-half-year absence.
Previously, Fury was the WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion.
And the Manchester born fighter has plenty of respect for Hearn.
“I think he’s a decent bloke to be honest,” Fury said.
“He’s funny, charismatic, young, good-looking, tall – everything a good promoter should be.
“He’s British, got good dress sense.
“I don’t dislike Eddie, I think he’s a nice fella.
“When I’ve been in his company we always have a laugh and a chat.
“I understand it’s just business.
“I could never say Eddie Hearn is a bad promoter or a bad manager because look what he’s done with Joshua.
“I don’t believe anybody else could have done the same job in the world.”