According to former world heavyweight champion David Haye, the time has come for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury to put their differences aside and agree to a highly anticipated fight. Haye, who dominated British heavyweight boxing before the rise of Joshua and Fury, firmly believes that this matchup is essential for both fighters' legacies. Haye expressed his conviction to Sky Sports, stating, 'This is the biggest fight they could possibly have, and they should be pushing for it.' He emphasized that both fighters need each other to cement their places in boxing history, saying, 'They need to prove that they battled it out to determine who was the better fighter.' Both Fury and Joshua have recently suffered losses to Oleksandr Usyk, with Fury returning to boxing after a year-long hiatus and Joshua recovering from a car accident. Talks are underway for the two to face off this year, with Joshua likely to participate in a warm-up bout first.
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed that they have received a contract for the Fury fight, which is currently being discussed. Haye acknowledges that both boxers are past their prime but believes that their upcoming fight could be a commercial peak, potentially earning them more money than they would have in their prime.
Fury's recent 12 rounds with Arslanbek Makhmudov may have prepared him for the Joshua fight, according to Haye. 'It's a nice stepping stone to the big one, which is Anthony Joshua,' Haye said, adding that Fury has chosen an opponent with similar dimensions to Joshua, which could give him an advantage in their upcoming fight.