AJ Refuses to Commit to Highly Anticipated Fury Fight

Anthony Joshua expressed his reluctance to commit to a fight with Tyson Fury following the latter's victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua stated he would "probably" fight Fury next but refused to accept the immediate challenge. Fury had called out Joshua after his win, demanding a long-awaited British heavyweight showdown. Joshua, however, insisted on formal contract negotiations rather than accepting the fight in the heat of the moment. He emphasized that he's the one in control, saying "I'm the boss" and "I'm the landlord," indicating that Fury should come to him with terms and conditions. Joshua's stance was clarified in an interview where he explained his desire to agree on the fight through official channels. The highly anticipated bout between two of Britain's greatest heavyweights has been years in the making but has yet to materialize. Joshua blamed Fury's approach for the delay, citing his rival's history of retiring and coming back to the sport. Joshua has only fought once since losing to Daniel Dubois in 2024 and is currently dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident in Nigeria. He prioritized his personal life and well-being, stating that once he's 100% ready, he'll be prepared to face Fury. The ball is now in Fury's court, with Joshua waiting for a serious approach to make the fight happen.