AJ Refuses to Commit to Fury Showdown After Being Called Out

Anthony Joshua has stated that he will likely face Tyson Fury in his next bout, but has refused to commit to the highly anticipated fight after being called out by his rival. Following Fury's victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, he immediately challenged Joshua to a fight, but the latter remained non-committal. Joshua expressed his willingness to fight Fury, but only after official contract negotiations have taken place. He stated, 'Contracts will be sent over. We'll go through the nitty-gritty and you'll probably see us in the ring next, more than likely.' A potential bout between the two British heavyweights has been in the works for years, but has yet to come to fruition. Joshua emphasized that he is not interested in engaging in a war of words, but rather in signing a contract and getting in the ring. He noted, 'I'm not here to get clout, I'm here to fight.' The fight, which would be one of the biggest in British boxing history, may still happen, but Joshua is unwilling to commit to it on Fury's terms. Joshua has been dealing with personal issues, including a serious car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of his friends, and is prioritizing those matters ahead of confirming his next fight.