Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has expressed his willpower to combat Tyson Fury in 2025, declaring that the long-anticipated conflict between the 2 British heavyweights “has to occur this yr.”
A showdown between the 2 rivals has been within the works for years however has but to materialise. Each fighters are coming off losses in world title bouts, with Anthony Joshua struggling a stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois in September and Fury falling to Oleksandr Usyk in December.
Talking on the Ring Journal Awards in London, the 35-year-old Joshua reiterated his need to make the combat a actuality.
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“It’s a combat I wish to see as a result of I’m a fan of boxing. When I’m within the gymnasium, everyone seems to be asking me [about this fight]. I ain’t received a few years forward of me. I wish to go away the sport with a bang and make an impression,” Joshua mentioned. “Everyone seems to be asking me the identical query. It’s as much as me to ship, that’s why I’m saying it has to occur this yr. I believe we are able to make this combat occur.”
Regardless of his eagerness, Joshua admitted that no formal negotiations have begun with Fury’s staff. Nevertheless, his promoter, Eddie Hearn, has hinted that Wembley Stadium might host the blockbuster combat.
Requested by Sky Sports activities a few potential Wembley date, Hearn mentioned: “Sure. We’re seeking to get again within the ring in Might or June. If it ended up being July, it doesn’t actually matter.”
Each fighters are at the moment with out world titles, making this a extremely anticipated all-British conflict. With followers clamouring for the bout and Joshua pushing to safe it this yr, the boxing world awaits affirmation of what could possibly be one of many largest heavyweight showdowns in current historical past.
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