Anthony Joshua has revealed he’s called out Tyson Fury on social media because he’s in a hurry to face his fellow Briton.
Speculation over a seismic showdown has rumbled on for years but, with the clock ticking down on both men’s careers, could finally happen in 2025.
Joshua has called out Fury on social media, having shared an image of the 36-year-old while saying: “Looking for this guy.”
Fury is yet to respond, having opted to keep a low profile ever since his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December.
Boxing news: Anthony Joshua has revealed he’s called out Tyson Fury on social media because he’s in a hurry to face his fellow Briton
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AJ was asked about his actions at the Ring Awards on Saturday night.
And the boxing star said it was because he’s in a hurry to make the showdown happen, with Joshua telling Sky Sports: “After my last fight I took some time out.
“I let my body heal, which I’m still working on now, and I declined some business opportunities so I could focus on the sport, which takes off mental pressure as well as physically.
“I went away with family which is always good and we’re back again for 2025 and I feel good.
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“It’s a fight [Joshua vs Fury] I want to see, because I’m a fan of boxing, so I want to get that fight underway.
“When I’m in the local gym everyone is asking me, and the reason I decided to do some interesting stuff (on social media) is because I haven’t got many years ahead of me. I’ve had more years behind me.
“So what I want to do is leave the game with a bang and make an impact.
“Be outlandish, a great character, have fun with it while we’re doing it and go for the big fights. Tyson Fury is one of them.
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“Every time I see people they say: ‘When you fighting Fury?’ The Irish community, English community, Nigerian community, everyone is asking me the same question.
“As a fighter, it’s up to me to deliver. It has to happen this year.”
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, was also asked about a potential clash with Fury.
And the 45-year-old is pleased to see the fighter putting pressure on his rival to make the dreams of millions of fans around the world a reality.
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“Everything I’ve seen from AJ’s social media, particularly in the last hour or so, is very encouraging,” he said.
“He’s not really one to call anyone out, but clearly he is calling him out. He’s calling out Tyson Fury.
“It’s the fight he wants. I keep saying there are two fights: Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury.
“The world heavyweight title is what he [Joshua] wants. But, of course, Fury is a fight that must land on the resume of Anthony Joshua.
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“And obviously it must be delivered for the British public as well.
“I think the real key in this is Tyson Fury. He’s just three weeks off a defeat, probably still upset and reflecting upon that defeat. We’ll have to see if he wants to fight again.”
Hearn also confirmed that Wembley had been reserved for a summer showdown, too.