Fury vs AJ: Promoter Predicts 'Boxing's World Cup Final' This Year

According to manager Spencer Brown, Tyson Fury is set to face Anthony Joshua this year, with a potential victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium paving the way for the highly anticipated showdown. Brown describes the prospective fight as the 'World Cup final of boxing,' emphasizing that it's now time for the long-awaited match to take place. Fury's upcoming bout against Makhmudov could be the catalyst for the fight, with Brown stating that if Joshua decides to take a warm-up bout first, the timeline may be pushed back by two months. However, Brown remains optimistic that the fight will occur this year, saying, 'We've had the starter, let's have the main course now and let's get it done.' The wait for the Fury-Joshua fight could be extended if Joshua chooses to take a tune-up bout first, as he is currently recovering from a car accident. Brown acknowledges that Joshua has a decision to make, either taking a warm-up fight or going straight into camp to prepare for Fury. Brown adds that Fury is ready whenever Joshua is, and the ball is now in Joshua's court. The promoter has also invited Joshua to attend Fury's upcoming fight against Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saying, 'One million per cent. We've invited him, he'll be there probably.'