Heavyweight Anthony Joshua says a battle with Tyson Fury “has to occur this yr” as he seems to guide his subsequent bout.
A battle between the 2 British rivals has been spoken about for years, however has by no means come to fruition.
However with each males getting back from defeats in world title fights, Joshua confirmed Fury was the opponent he wished to face subsequent.
“It is a battle I wish to see as a result of I’m a fan of boxing. When I’m within the gymnasium, everyone seems to be asking me [about this fight]. I ain’t bought a few years forward of me. I wish to depart the sport with a bang and make an influence,” Joshua mentioned.
“Everyone seems to be asking me the identical query. It is as much as me to ship, that is why I am saying it has to occur this yr.
“I believe we are able to make this battle occur.”
Joshua was talking on the Ring Journal awards in London, the place Oleksandr Usyk was additionally in attendance.
Whereas talking about Fury, Joshua admitted no talks had but taken place with Fury’s staff a few potential battle.
Fury misplaced to unified world champion Usyk in December whereas Joshua was stopped by IBF title holder Daniel Dubois in his most up-to-date outing in September.
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, 2025-01-11 21:57:00
