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. Fury and Joshua, both former world champions, have a longstanding rivalry that has yet to be settled in the ring. Fury believes their highly anticipated fight should take place as soon as possible, citing the risks of injury or unforeseen setbacks that could derail the matchup. He expressed his eagerness to face Joshua, saying, 'I think we should get this fight on as soon as possible, in case something happens in between.' Fury is set to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday, while Joshua last boxed in December against Jake Paul. Fury declared, 'You've had the warm-up fight in December and I'm having one here now. Let's do it, let's dance.' He also dismissed the idea of Joshua facing Wilder, stating, 'Forget Wilder, the man's a shell of himself, it's sad to see, forget anybody else. Let me get through Saturday night and we'll do the fight this year.' Fury acknowledged the unpredictability of heavyweight boxing, where 'anything can go wrong' and 'there are no easy fights.' He expressed his desire to face Joshua next, saying, 'I want the fight next and I'm sure that AJ will feel the same.'