The long-standing rivalry between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury has been marked by anticipation and frustration, with the latest development being Fury's attempt to lure Joshua into a fight. Despite the hype surrounding their potential showdown, the two boxers have failed to come to an agreement. Fury's recent comeback victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov was seen as an opportunity to reignite the rivalry, but Joshua remained unimpressed.
The two fighters have been engaged in a war of words, with Fury demanding a 'yes or no' answer from Joshua and Joshua refusing to give in. The negotiation has been problematic, with both fighters wanting to dictate the terms of the fight. Fury's attempt to use his main event spotlight to incite a narrative that he is the driving force behind the bout has been met with resistance from Joshua. The fight is reliant on the fine print of a contract, and Joshua has made it clear that he will not be swayed by Fury's verbal jabs.
The rivalry between the two fighters has been ongoing for years, with both men suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. The question remains whether the fight is still worth it, given the age and form of the two fighters. However, the boxing world still cares, and the potential fight between Fury and Joshua could be a significant event in British boxing history.