Fury Calls Out Joshua for Immediate Fight, Dismisses Wilder Bout

Tyson Fury is pushing for a showdown with Anthony Joshua, urging him to forgo other potential fights, including a bout with Deontay Wilder. Fury and Joshua, both former world champions, have been engaged in a long-standing rivalry but have yet to face each other in the ring. According to Fury, their highly anticipated clash can no longer be delayed. He expressed his thoughts on the matter, stating, 'I don't think AJ should have a tune-up bout. We should finalize this fight as soon as possible, in case something unexpected happens.' Fury noted that numerous attempts to schedule the fight over the past decade have been unsuccessful due to various reasons. He emphasized the importance of capitalizing on the current opportunity, saying, 'You've had your warm-up fight in December, and I'm having one now. I've been out of the ring for 16 months, so let's make it happen and put on a show.' Fury will be fighting Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday, and he plans to focus on Joshua after that. He dismissed the idea of a Wilder fight, saying, 'Forget Wilder; he's a shadow of his former self. Let's concentrate on our fight this year. I'm being more than fair by suggesting we do it after my upcoming bout.' Fury acknowledged the unpredictability of heavyweight boxing, where any fight can be challenging, and a loss can be devastating. Joshua recently watched Wilder defeat Derek Chisora, but it's unclear if he will attend Fury's fight on Saturday. Fury remains focused on his immediate opponent, stating, 'I want the fight with AJ next, and I'm sure he feels the same way. However, first, I need to take care of Arslanbek, and then we can sort out the details of our potential bout.'