Fury Challenges Joshua to Prioritize Their Highly Anticipated Fight

Tyson Fury is calling on Anthony Joshua to focus on their long-awaited showdown, rather than considering a potential bout against Deontay Wilder. The two boxing legends have been embroiled in a heated rivalry for years, but have yet to face each other in the ring. Fury believes that their highly anticipated fight should take place as soon as possible, citing the risks of injury or other setbacks that could derail the matchup. He urged Joshua to resist the temptation of a tune-up fight, saying: "I think we should get this fight on as soon as possible, in case something happens in between." Fury, who is set to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday, emphasized that he is ready to move forward with the Joshua fight immediately after. He dismissed the idea of Joshua facing Wilder, saying: "Forget Wilder, the man's a shell of himself... Let me get through Saturday night and we'll do the fight this year." Fury acknowledged the unpredictability of heavyweight boxing, where any fight can be a challenging and potentially career-altering experience. He expressed his desire to finally settle the score with Joshua, saying: "I want the fight next and I'm sure that AJ will feel the same."