British boxer Anthony Joshua wasted no time in challenging his long-standing rival Tyson Fury right after defeating Jake Paul in Miami. Returning to the ring for the first time since his loss to Daniel Dubois, Joshua initially struggled but eventually found his rhythm, securing two knockdowns before the fight was stopped in the sixth round.
Expressing gratitude to the Miami crowd, Joshua shifted his focus to the future, affirming his readiness to face Fury in a highly anticipated bout next year. His promoter echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the significance of a showdown between the two heavyweight champions.
During the lead-up to the fight, Joshua’s remarks about potentially “killing” Paul drew criticism from Fury. However, Joshua stood by his statement, clarifying that such talk is part of the mentality required in the ring, where anything can happen.
Fury retaliated by dismissing Joshua’s comments and asserting his own readiness to face Joshua, labeling him a “classless loser” and expressing confidence in his ability to defeat him.