Fury Challenges AJ to a Showdown: 'It's Now or Never'

Tyson Fury is urging Anthony Joshua to accept his challenge and commit to a highly anticipated all-British fight. Fury has revealed that he has already signed on for the heavyweight bout, but Joshua has yet to confirm his participation. Fury expressed his frustration, stating that he does not want to set any deadlines and that Joshua should either accept the fight or decline it. The rivalry between the two boxers has been building since Fury first became a world champion in 2015 and Joshua rose through the professional ranks after his Olympic victory in 2012. Despite the fight seemingly being on the verge of confirmation after Fury's recent win, Joshua has not confirmed his involvement. Fury characterised Joshua's response as evasive and expressed his disappointment, saying that he was 'openly surprised' by Joshua's hesitation. Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, stated that the only person holding up the fight is Joshua, while Fury's manager, Spencer Brown, denied knowledge of any confirmation from Netflix that the fight is set for the autumn. Fury has threatened to lose interest in boxing if the fight with Joshua does not happen next, claiming that it is the defining fight for British boxing.