Tyson Fury says not fighting Anthony Joshua would be a "travesty" despite potential losing streak: "It doesn’t matter if we’re 50 years old"
Tyson Fury remains adamant that a fight with Anthony Joshua will happen, even if both are 50 years old. The British heavyweight champions have been circling each other for years, with ongoing talks of a showdown, including a potential two-fight deal from Saudi Arabia to London.
However, Joshua’s knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in August has complicated matters.
Despite the obstacles, 'The Gypsy King' has warned 'AJ' that their 'Battle of Britain' is unavoidable. Speaking to Undisputed's Paul Dempsey, the 36-year-old said:
"Joshua, he knows he's getting it. Even if we're 50 years old he's got to fight me. There's no escaping it, he cannot escape me. Even if we are 50, we're still going to sell out Wembley. That is a fact, and anybody they can all get it."[H/t:The Sun]
Fury reiterated his stance in a recent TNT Sports interview:
"At the end of the day, It'll be a travesty if we didn't fight... no matter if he loses twenty more fights... It doesn't matter, we have to fight. It doesn’t matter if we’re 50 years old."
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Joshua, meanwhile, is in talks for a rematch with Dubois, which could take place in February 2025.
Tyson Fury weighs in on his mentality going into rematch against Oleksandr Usyk
Tyson Fury has opened up about the mindset he'll bring into the ring for his highly anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury has been eager for a shot at redemption ever since losing his WBC heavyweight belt earlier this year. As the rematch date approaches, Fury is determined to change the narrative.
Speaking in the aforementioned interview with TNT Sports, Fury said:
"I'm gonna go in there with destroy mode. Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious... Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights. But this time I'm not going for a points decision. I'm gonna knock that motherfu**er out."
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Fury’s comments suggest a more offensive strategy, promising fireworks as he seeks revenge against his Ukrainian rival.