AJ Refuses to Commit to Fury Fight Despite Rival's Call-Out

Anthony Joshua expressed his reluctance to commit to a fight against Tyson Fury, despite the latter's immediate challenge after his win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Joshua stated that he would 'probably' fight Fury next, but emphasized that he would not be dictated to, saying 'I'm the boss.' He instead prefers to negotiate the terms of the fight through official channels. Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, and the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, were present in the ring, but Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, declined to join them. Joshua clarified his stance in an interview, explaining that he wants to focus on negotiating the contract rather than engaging in a public confrontation. The highly anticipated bout between Joshua and Fury has been in the works for years, but has yet to materialize. Joshua attributed the delay to Fury's approach, saying that his rival has a history of retiring and coming back to the sport. Joshua also revealed that he is currently dealing with personal issues, including the aftermath of a serious car accident in Nigeria, and needs to prioritize those matters before confirming his next fight.