AJ Refuses to Commit to Fury Fight After Public Call-Out

Anthony Joshua expressed his reluctance to commit to a fight against Tyson Fury after the latter's public challenge following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Although Joshua stated he would 'probably' fight Fury next, he refused to accept the challenge immediately, instead choosing to wait for official contract negotiations. Fury, who had announced his retirement from boxing earlier, has been trying to secure a fight against Joshua for years, but the bout has yet to materialize. Joshua emphasized that he is not interested in engaging in a public spectacle and would only agree to the fight once the terms and conditions are finalized. The highly anticipated matchup between the two British heavyweights has been in the works for over a decade, with both fighters having expressed interest in facing each other in the past. However, the fight has been delayed multiple times due to various reasons, including Fury's retirement and Joshua's focus on other commitments. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, also declined to engage in a public face-off with Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, citing the need for a more formal and private discussion. The wait for the Fury-Joshua fight continues, with both fighters and their teams working towards making the bout a reality.