Following Tyson Fury’s offer of a “Battle of Britain” heavyweight match, Anthony Joshua has revealed that he would be prepared to face Fury “in December.”
There have been discussions of pairing WBC champion Tyson Fury with Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian who defeated Joshua last month to retain his WBO, WBA, and IBF belts.
However, it has come to light that Usyk won’t be able to box this year. Fury is therefore forced to look for an opponent and now he wants that to be former champion, Joshua.
“I think you’ve all heard that I’m going to be fighting soon within the next few months,” Fury said.
“I think that before I announce an opponent that I need to do this just in case.
“Anthony Joshua, I know you’ve just lost a fight to Usyk and you’re bout-less at the moment, and I’d like to give you an opportunity to fight me for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world and the lineal championship in the next few months,” he said in a public address to Joshua.
“You’re coming off a 12-round fight, so you’re match fit, you’re ready. I’m giving you a few months’ notice.
“If you’re interested I’ll send you the date over and we can rumble. A battle of Britain for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world.
“Let me know if you’re interested, if not I will select another opponent.”
What Did Anthony Joshua Say?
On Monday night, Fury reiterated his offer to Joshua through Twitter, claiming he has both the “date and venue” arranged.
Yo @anthonyjoshua what you saying big G let’s give the fanz what they want as Usyk is bitching???
I got the date and venue who will rule Britannia? pic.twitter.com/c0Hd3aEPrL
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) September 5, 2022
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Later that evening, Joshua replied, instructing Fury to speak with his management group about a deal.
“Yea calm,” Joshua posted. “I don’t do the online discussions just for clout, so if your really about it shout @258mgt.
“I’ll be ready in December.”
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