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Tyson Fury receives message from Anthony Joshua as ex-champion discusses fight date

Anthony Joshua has been heavily linked with a fight against Tyson Fury for some time now and has recently aimed a direct message to his heavyweight rival as he outlined his plans for 2025

Anthony Joshua has shared his desire to face Tyson Fury in the ring this year.

The long-standing rivalry between Matchroom Boxing’s AJ and Queensberry Promotions’ Fury has been a point of anticipation for boxing enthusiasts around the globe, who are keen to see the two heavyweights clash to establish supremacy. Joshua, who has been vocal about his future goals, recently hinted that a showdown with Fury might not be far off.

In a conversation with Channels Television, he outlined his ambitions: “Three-time world champion, and Tyson Fury.” When probed about a date for when he envisages the high-profile fight occurring, Joshua shared: “I’m not sure, but that’s my target,” before looking into the camera and adding: “2025, I’m targeting Tyson Fury.”

Media representatives questioned Joshua on his prospects against Fury, especially after his recent unanimous-decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. To which, the 35-year-old boxer responded: “We’ll see, let us get in the ring. Only God knows, but for me we’ll see in the future.”

AJ also hinted at his eagerness to take on his British rival as soon as possible in 2025, saying: “Time is of the essence, time is limited. So, I just want to put in more work. In 2024, when I look back, I believe I could have done more, and I have another chance in 2025 to do more. I’m going to make sure that I take every opportunity that comes my way.

“Ups and downs, they happen. To some people, it is always up. My life is up and down, so I have got to get used to the turbulent times and keep riding the wave. I can’t stop now. I have to keep going until I reach my destination.”

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

Joshua is aiming for a comeback after losing his world titles to Usyk in 2021 and failing to reclaim the IBF belt against Daniel Dubois last year, where he suffered a brutal knockout in the fifth round.

AJ’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has identified Dubois and Fury as the only two feasible opponents, although Dubois is set to defend his title against Joseph Parker in February first, and has since shown interest in a rematch with Usyk for all the titles. Fury, who no longer holds any titles following consecutive defeats to Usyk, might even retire yet.

Following his second loss to the Ukrainian, he conceded: “You might see me in a boxing ring again, you might not.” Yet, The Sun reported that he has informed close friends he’s ‘not done,’ fuelling further speculation about a potential all-British clash with Joshua.

The duo have been trading verbal jabs for years and had even settled on the financial aspects of a two-fight agreement before discussions fell through, reports the Mirror US. Now, as both men are seeking to rebuild, fans will be hoping that they might finally witness the showdown in 2025.

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