Anthony Joshua’s Statement on Tyson Fury
In a recent statement, Anthony Joshua has taken a jab at Tyson Fury, referring to him as the “dippy mate” of former opponent Joseph Parker while expressing a strong desire to settle their rivalry in the ring.
Joshua’s Comeback Plans
Joshua, who has been sidelined due to an elbow injury, has not competed since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September. However, his promoter Eddie Hearn is optimistic, asserting that the former two-time heavyweight champion will make a comeback before the end of the year, with plans for a high-stakes fight against Fury in the summer of 2024.
Confidence in Return
Joshua reassured his fans about his imminent return, confidently stating,
“I’ll be back to lace up my boots and put on my gloves sooner than later, hopefully punching Fury’s head in and dancing around his flicker jab with ease.”
Support for Joseph Parker
As for Parker, who is set to take on Fabio Wardley in a bout that carries the potential for a mandatory title shot against the undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua commended him for his commitment to the sport. He said,
“I’m proud of Joe Parker, even though he is a competitor. Real recognises real. He’s in the game to fight whoever, whenever, and that’s the DNA of a real general. Unlike his dippy mate Tyson Fury.”
Future Critique of Fury
Joshua also hinted at potentially critiquing Fury’s career achievements, suggesting he could take this up in a future segment like “Gloves Are Off” if Fury decides to face him.
Shout-out to Fabio Wardley
He concluded with a shout-out to Wardley, acknowledging their shared history and the journey they’ve each taken in boxing:
“Fabio Wardley, respect to you as well. Bro was working in recruitment, helping your dad get a job years ago. Let that be a testament to show nothing is impossible (if you can have a scrap ha, ha).”
