Fury vs Joshua: Promoter Predicts Boxing's Biggest Showdown This Year

According to manager Spencer Brown, Tyson Fury is set to face Anthony Joshua this year, with a win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium being the first step. Brown describes the potential Fury-Joshua bout as the 'World Cup final of boxing.' While Joshua may opt for a warm-up fight first, Brown emphasizes that the time for the highly anticipated showdown is now. The fight has been in the making for a long time, with both boxers having come close to facing each other in the past. Brown notes that Joshua's recent car accident and recovery may influence his decision, but he believes Fury is ready whenever Joshua is. The stakes are high, with Brown acknowledging that Makhmudov poses a significant threat to Fury's plans. Despite this, he remains confident that the Fury-Joshua fight will happen this year, stating, 'We've had the starter, let's have the main course now and let's get it done.'