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“If You Really Want To Say You’re No.1 Come Fight Me” – Anthony Joshua Issues Challenge To Tyson Fury

Published 04/16/2020, 10:09 AM EDT

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Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has issued a challenge to Tyson Fury. Joshua claims he’s more than ready for the challenge, with everything at stake in this unification clash. Tyson Fury has held the WBC, The Ring Magazine and lineal titles since beating Deontay Wilder in February. A fight between the titans would set up an all-Brit unification bout.

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“Come fight me”- Anthony Joshua

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“Yes, come fight me. If you really want to say you’re No 1, come fight me. Let’s get it on. I’ve got the rest of the belts so it only makes sense. I’m the unified heavyweight champion of the world, he’s the WBC champion. What it will prove, me and him fighting? There will be one dominant figure in the heavyweight division that will have all of the belts and become undisputed. Logically to prove yourself as No 1, I have to fight Tyson Fury”. He has to fight Anthony Joshua” said Joshua to sky sports

A fight between the two has been touted for ages. Tyson Fury is back of an incredible performance against Deontay Wilder, which saw him become the lineal heavyweight champion. And with AJ coming off a win against Anthony Ruiz, the stakes couldn’t be higher between the two.

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However, an all-Brit unification bout will have to wait.  Anthony Joshua is heading towards a fight with Kubrat Pulev. Also, a trilogy bout is set between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Moreover, with the coronavirus pandemic victimizing all sporting events, it’s hard to predict when they’ll return to action.

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Talks of a step-aside deal have been floating around for Deontay Wilder, however, he’s unlikely to accept it. Moreover, Joshua still has to go through Pulev, who is a considerable opponent. With all the restrictions in place and the unpredictability surrounding their next fights, only time will tell how the heavyweight division unfolds.

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