Former world heavyweight champion David Haye believes Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury must settle their differences and agree to a highly anticipated showdown. As a two-weight world titlist and a pioneer of British heavyweight boxing, Haye is convinced the time is right for Fury and Joshua to finally face off. According to Haye, this bout is essential for both fighters' legacies, as it would allow them to prove themselves against each other and determine who comes out on top. Both Fury and Joshua have suffered losses to Oleksandr Usyk, and talks are ongoing for a potential fight this year, with Joshua likely to participate in a warm-up bout first.
Haye acknowledges that both fighters may be past their prime, but he emphasizes that their commercial peak may still be within reach, potentially earning them more than they would have in their earlier years. Fury's recent 12 rounds with Arslanbek Makhmudov could serve as a stepping stone for his upcoming fight against Joshua, with Haye suggesting that Fury has chosen an opponent with similar dimensions to Joshua to prepare himself for the big fight.