AJ Refuses to Commit to Fury Showdown After Public Call-Out

Anthony Joshua has stated that he will 'probably' face Tyson Fury in his next bout, but refused to commit to the fight immediately after Fury's public call-out. Following Fury's victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he challenged Joshua to a long-awaited British heavyweight showdown. However, Joshua remained calm and composed, stating that he will not be told what to do and that Fury should come to him with his terms and conditions when he is ready. Joshua emphasized that he is the one in control and that Fury works for him, adding that he has been chasing Fury for the last 10 years. The highly anticipated bout between the two British heavyweights has been mooted for years but has never come to fruition. Joshua clarified his stance in an interview, explaining that he wants to agree to the fight through official contract negotiations rather than in the middle of a packed stadium. He also stated that he is not looking for clout or fame, but rather to fight and that contracts will be sent over to finalize the details. The fight between Joshua and Fury, two of the greatest heavyweights of their generation, is expected to happen eventually, but Joshua is not willing to announce it on Fury's terms.