Fury fight has to happen this year – Joshua

Anthony Joshua, the heavyweight champion who wants to book his next fight, says a fight with Tyson Fury “must happen this year.”

Years of discussion have been had about a conflict between the two British rivals, but it has never materialized.

However, Joshua confirmed that Fury would be the opponent he wanted to face next as both men recovered from defeats in world title fights.

“It’s a fight I want to see because I am a fan of boxing. When I am in the gym, everyone is asking me]about this fight]. There are still many years to go. Joshua said, “I want to end the game with a bang and make an impact.”

“Everyone is asking me the same question. It’s up to me to deliver, that’s why I’m saying it has to happen this year.

” I think we can make this fight happen. “

Joshua was speaking at the Ring Magazine awards in London, where Fury was also in attendance.

Joshua acknowledged that no discussions about a potential fight had yet taken place with Fury’s team while speaking about Fury.

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr., his own rival, were also present.

Since Benn’s anti-doping suspension was formally lifted in November, Benn and Eubank Jr have been having frank discussions about their fight.

Although the camps have expressed disagreements regarding the purse split, Eubank Jr claims that the fight will still take place in 2025.

” That fight will happen, “Eubank Jr said.