AJ Refuses to Commit to Highly Anticipated Fury Fight

Anthony Joshua expressed his willingness to fight Tyson Fury, but declined to confirm the bout immediately after Fury's challenge following his win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua stated that he will 'probably' face Fury next, but emphasized the need for official contract negotiations. The highly anticipated fight between two of Britain's greatest heavyweights has been years in the making, but has yet to materialize. Joshua's stance was further clarified in an interview, where he explained that he wants to agree to the fight through proper channels, rather than in the heat of the moment. The rivalry between Joshua and Fury has been ongoing for years, with both fighters being considered among the best in their generation. While a bout between them has been mooted for years, it has never come to fruition, with various obstacles preventing the fight from taking place. Joshua's focus remains on his personal life, including dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident in Nigeria, and he will only commit to the fight once he is ready. Fury, on the other hand, has been guiding an industry-changing venture into boxing, and his promoter, Frank Warren, stood alongside him in the ring, teasing an announcement. However, Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, refused to get into the ring, leading to disappointment among the thousands of fans in attendance. The wait for the Fury-Joshua mega fight continues, with both fighters seemingly willing to face each other, but the timing and circumstances still unclear.