Fury Demands Immediate Fight with Joshua: 'Now or Never'

Tyson Fury has issued an ultimatum to Anthony Joshua, insisting that they settle their long-standing rivalry in the ring as soon as possible. Fury, who recently signed for the highly anticipated all-British showdown, expressed his frustration that his opponent has yet to commit to the fight. 'I don't want to set any deadlines,' Fury stated. 'He either wants to do it or he doesn't.' The demand comes after years of speculation and failed negotiations between the two British boxing heavyweights. Fury's call to action was made immediately after his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday, with Joshua in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Although Joshua did not confirm the fight, Fury characterized his response as 'evasive' and claimed that his opponent did not seem enthusiastic about the prospect of facing him in the ring. 'He was very evasive and didn't give any definitive answers,' Fury said. 'In my opinion, he didn't want to fight.' The uncertainty surrounding the potential bout has been further complicated by a social media post from Netflix suggesting that the fight is scheduled for the autumn, which was promptly denied by Fury's team. Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, emphasized that the only person who can confirm the fight is Joshua, stating that 'one man is holding the fight up.' Fury has now threatened to abandon boxing altogether if the fight with Joshua does not materialize, saying 'If it isn't Anthony Joshua next, I'm not interested in boxing. I'll eat a thousand Easter eggs, go up to 35 stone, and I'm out, not interested.'