Anthony Joshua wasted no time in challenging his long-standing rival Tyson Fury right after defeating Jake Paul. The British boxer made his comeback to the ring in Miami, facing the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a professional heavyweight match. Initially struggling with his punches, Joshua eventually found his rhythm and landed two knockdowns in the fifth round, leading to the referee stopping the fight in the sixth.
Acknowledging the Miami crowd’s support, Joshua shifted his focus to the future, especially the anticipated bout with Fury scheduled for next year. Despite praising Paul for his resilience in the ring, Joshua issued a direct challenge to Fury, urging him to back up his words with action and step into the ring to settle their rivalry.
Joshua’s promoter also emphasized the desire for the Fury fight, hailing it as the biggest match in boxing. Joshua’s bold statements about his job in the ring, including his controversial comment about being able to ‘kill’ opponents, drew mixed reactions, with Fury dismissing Joshua’s remarks and asserting his own dominance in a fiery exchange.
As Joshua looks ahead to his next challenges, including the potential showdown with Fury, the boxing world eagerly anticipates the clash between these two heavyweight titans.