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 he is unwilling to commit to the fight immediately after Fury's call-out following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua, who was in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, remained unphased by Fury's demands for a fight, stating that he has been chasing Fury for the past decade and will only engage in the bout when he is ready. Joshua emphasized that he is the one in control and will not be dictated to by Fury or his team. The highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown has been years in the making, but Joshua is adamant that he will only agree to the fight through official contract negotiations. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, also refused to engage in discussions about the potential bout, citing the need for formal negotiations. The fight, which would pit two of the greatest heavyweights of their generation against each other, has been mooted for years but has yet to come to fruition. Joshua's focus remains on his personal life, including dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident in Nigeria, and he will only consider the fight when he is fully prepared.