Fury Challenges 'Evasive' Joshua to Long-Awaited Showdown

Tyson Fury has publicly challenged Anthony Joshua to a highly anticipated all-British fight, revealing that he has already signed for the bout, but Joshua has yet to commit. Fury expressed his frustration at the delay, stating that he does not want to set a deadline for the fight, but rather for Joshua to make a decision. The rivalry between the two boxers has been building since Fury first became a world champion in 2015, and Joshua's rapid rise through the professional ranks after the 2012 Olympics. The fight seemed imminent after Fury's recent victory against Arslanbek Makhmudov, with Joshua in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, Joshua did not confirm the fight, and Fury characterized his response as evasive, voicing his disappointment and surprise. Fury claimed that Joshua seemed hesitant and unsure, and that he had been expecting a more definitive answer. The uncertainty surrounding the fight has been further complicated by a social media post from Netflix suggesting that the bout is set for the autumn, which was later denied by Fury's manager and promoter. Fury has stated that if the fight with Joshua does not happen, he will lose interest in boxing and consider retiring, emphasizing that this is the defining fight for British boxing.