Anthony Joshua Refuses to Commit to Tyson Fury Fight Despite Call-Out

Following Tyson Fury's recent victory, Anthony Joshua has expressed his reluctance to commit to a highly anticipated fight against his British rival. Although Joshua stated that he would "probably" face Fury next, he refused to accept the immediate challenge, instead opting for a more formal negotiation process. This comes after Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, and the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, attempted to prompt an impromptu face-off between the two fighters. Joshua emphasized his desire to finalize the bout through official contract negotiations, rather than in the midst of a packed stadium. The long-awaited British heavyweight showdown has been years in the making, with a potential bout between the two boxing legends previously falling through in 2021 due to Deontay Wilder exercising a rematch clause. Joshua remains focused on his personal life, including dealing with the aftermath of a recent car accident in Nigeria, and has stated that he will only commit to the fight once the terms are formally agreed upon.