Fury Slams Joshua's 'Evasive' Behavior: 'It's Now or Never'

Tyson Fury has publicly challenged Anthony Joshua to a highly anticipated fight, revealing that he has already signed for the bout, but Joshua has yet to commit. Fury expressed his frustration, stating that he does not want to impose a deadline, and it is up to Joshua to decide whether he wants to fight or not. The demand for a showdown between the two British boxers has been building since Fury first became a world champion in 2015 and Joshua rose to prominence after his Olympic victory in 2012. Although the fight seemed imminent after Fury's recent win against Arslanbek Makhmudov, Joshua's lack of confirmation has fueled Fury's annoyance. Joshua, who was in attendance at the fight, did not confirm the bout or face off with Fury in the ring, leading Fury to accuse him of being evasive and hesitant. Fury claimed that Joshua seemed 'shell-shocked' and uninterested in the fight, which has been 10 years in the making. The uncertainty surrounding the fight has been further complicated by a social media post from Netflix suggesting that the bout is scheduled for the autumn, which was promptly denied by Fury's team. Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, stated that the only person who can confirm the fight is Joshua, and that he is the one holding up the bout. Fury's frustration reached a boiling point, with him claiming that if the fight against Joshua does not happen, he will lose interest in boxing and consider retirement.