Anthony Joshua wasted no time in seeking a showdown with his long-standing rival Tyson Fury immediately after defeating Jake Paul in a heavyweight bout.
Returning to the ring for the first time since his loss to Daniel Dubois, Joshua faced the YouTuber-turned-boxer in Miami. Initially struggling to connect with his punches, Joshua eventually found his rhythm, securing two knockdowns in the fifth round before the referee ended the fight in the sixth.
Following the match, Joshua expressed gratitude to the Miami crowd and shifted his focus to the future, referencing the anticipated bout with Fury scheduled for next year in Riyadh. Joshua commended Paul’s resilience but emphasized his readiness to face Fury in the ring, challenging him to back up his talk with action.
Joshua’s promoter echoed the desire for the Fury fight, highlighting it as a significant event in the boxing world. Despite controversy surrounding Joshua’s comments about potentially causing harm to opponents, he reiterated the nature of the sport and his commitment to his job.
Fury, in response, criticized Joshua’s statements and asserted his own readiness to face him in the ring, dismissing Joshua’s performance against Paul and emphasizing his own capabilities.