AJ Refuses to Commit to Fury Fight After Being Called Out

British boxer Anthony Joshua has stated that he will likely face Tyson Fury in his next match, but he refused to commit to the highly anticipated fight after Fury's immediate challenge following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua, who was present at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, responded to Fury's call-out by saying he has no issues with fighting him, but he wants the bout to be arranged through official negotiations rather than an impromptu face-off in the ring. Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, and Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, were present during the exchange, but Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, declined to participate. Joshua clarified his stance in a subsequent interview, stating that he is willing to fight Fury but wants to finalize the details through official channels. The potential bout between Joshua and Fury, two of the greatest heavyweights of their generation, has been in the making for years but has yet to materialize. Joshua emphasized that he is not interested in engaging in a public confrontation and instead wants to focus on the contractual aspects of the fight. He also expressed his desire to prioritize his personal life, including dealing with the aftermath of a recent car accident, before confirming his next match. The highly anticipated fight between Joshua and Fury is expected to happen eventually, but it seems that Joshua is unwilling to commit to it on Fury's terms.