By Ghazali Ibrahim
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has responded to a renewed call-out from long-time rival Tyson Fury, reigniting talks of a blockbuster “Battle of Britain” showdown.
Fury issued the challenge immediately after his comeback victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in London, urging Joshua to finally agree to a long-anticipated clash between the two British heavyweights.
Responding from ringside, Joshua dismissed Fury’s public challenge as attention-seeking, describing it as “clout chasing,” while insisting he remains open to the fight though on properly negotiated terms.
The exchange quickly drew attention among boxing fans, with both fighters trading verbal jabs.
Joshua maintained that he has long been willing to face Fury, stressing that any agreement must follow formal discussions rather than impromptu public pressure.
Fury, on his part, has repeatedly pu09051310840shed for the fight, framing it as a decade-long rivalry that fans have been waiting to see resolved in the ring.
Despite the heated exchange, both camps have hinted that negotiations could still take place, raising hopes that the highly anticipated heavyweight clash could finally materialise later this year.
The potential bout between Joshua and Fury has long been considered one of the biggest fights in British boxing history, and the latest developments have once again fueled expectations of a long-awaited show down.
