AJ Refuses to Commit to Fury Showdown After Call-Out

Anthony Joshua has stated that he will likely face Tyson Fury next, but he refused to commit to the highly anticipated British heavyweight bout immediately after Fury's call-out. Joshua was present at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch Fury defeat Arslanbek Makhmudov and was challenged by Fury to a fight. However, Joshua remained uncommitted, stating that he would only agree to the fight through official contract negotiations. He emphasized that he is not interested in engaging in a public confrontation, but rather in signing a contract and facing Fury in the ring. The two boxers have been expected to face each other for years, but a bout has never materialized. Joshua blamed Fury's approach for the delay, citing his rival's repeated retirements and comebacks. Joshua himself has only fought once since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024 and is currently dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident in Nigeria. He stated that his focus is on his personal life and that he will only consider his next fight when he is ready.