Fury Challenges Joshua to Forget Wilder and Commit to Their Long-Awaited Showdown

Tyson Fury is calling on Anthony Joshua to put aside the possibility of fighting Deontay Wilder and instead focus on their highly anticipated all-British heavyweight clash. Fury and Joshua, both former world champions, have been embroiled in a long-standing rivalry but are yet to face each other in the ring. According to Fury, the time for their mega-fight has finally arrived. Speaking about Joshua, Fury expressed his belief that AJ should not engage in a tune-up bout before their showdown, citing the risks of injury or other unforeseen setbacks. Fury is set to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday, while Joshua last boxed in December against Jake Paul. Fury urged Joshua to commit to their fight, saying, 'You've had your warm-up fight, and I'm having mine now. Let's make it happen this year.' He also dismissed the idea of Joshua fighting Wilder, stating that Wilder is a shadow of his former self and that their fight should take priority.