Joshua Refuses to Commit to Fury Showdown After Being Called Out

Anthony Joshua has stated that he will likely face Tyson Fury in his next fight, but refused to commit to the highly anticipated bout after being challenged by Fury following his win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua, who was in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, remained non-committal when asked if he would accept Fury's challenge, instead stating that he would only agree to the fight through official contract negotiations. Fury, who has been calling for a fight against Joshua for years, had challenged his rival to a 'Battle of Britain' showdown, but Joshua was unmoved, saying 'I'm the boss, you work for me.' The two fighters have been linked to a potential bout for years, but have yet to come to an agreement. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, also refused to get drawn into the ring to discuss the potential fight, instead saying that contracts would need to be negotiated before any agreement could be reached. Joshua himself has only fought once since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, and has been dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident in Nigeria. He says that his focus is on his personal life and his return to the ring, and that he will only fight when he is ready. The potential bout between Joshua and Fury is seen as one of the biggest fights in British boxing history, and fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement. However, it seems that the wait will continue, at least for now.