Fury Demands Immediate Fight with Joshua: 'Now or Never'
Tyson Fury has issued an ultimatum to Anthony Joshua, demanding that he commit to a highly anticipated all-British showdown. Fury revealed that he has already signed off on the fight, but Joshua has yet to confirm his participation. Fury expressed his frustration, stating that he doesn't want to set any deadlines and that Joshua either wants to fight or he doesn't. The rivalry between the two boxing heavyweights has been years in the making, with fans eagerly awaiting their matchup since Fury's rise to world champion in 2015 and Joshua's rapid ascent after the 2012 Olympics. The fight seemed imminent after Fury's recent victory against Arslanbek Makhmudov, with Joshua in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, Joshua did not confirm the fight, and Fury characterized his response as evasive and hesitant. Fury voiced his disappointment, saying that Joshua seemed 'shell-shocked' and uninterested in the fight. He emphasized that he has already signed off on the matchup and that Joshua's uncertainty is the only obstacle to making the fight a reality. The situation has been further complicated by a social media post from Netflix claiming that the fight is set for the autumn, which Fury's team has denied. Fury's manager and promoter have both stated that the only person who can confirm the fight is Joshua himself. Fury's frustration has reached a boiling point, with him claiming that if the fight with Joshua doesn't happen, he will lose interest in boxing altogether. He has made it clear that his sole focus is on facing Joshua, and that this fight is the defining moment for British boxing.