“Joshua vs. Fury or Usyk: Saudi Arabia or English Soil? AJ’s Bold Challenge Revealed!”
Anthony Joshua, the heavyweight boxing sensation, is ready to reignite his quest for championship glory. Fresh off his resounding victory over Francis Ngannou, Joshua’s sights are set on reclaiming the belts he lost to Oleksandr Usyk. As the boxing world eagerly awaits the clash between Tyson Fury and Usyk in Riyadh on May 18th, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The winner of this monumental bout will emerge as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era, and Joshua stands poised as the next challenger in line.
In a recent interview with Sky Sports at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Joshua exuded confidence and enthusiasm. When asked about his intentions regarding a potential matchup with the Fury-Usyk winner, Joshua’s response was simple yet powerful: “I’m only a phone call away… I’m only a tweet away if you can tweet me. Yeah, I can make the door.” His willingness to step into the ring with either Fury or Usyk demonstrates his unwavering determination to reclaim his status as a world champion.
The fighter explained with all smiles, “And in terms of Usyk and Fury, it’s really upto them. I’m only a phone call away… I’m Only a tweet away if you can tweet me. Yeah, I can make the door.”
But Joshua’s commitment to the sport goes beyond mere words. When questioned about the venue for a potential showdown, whether in Saudi Arabia or on English soil, Joshua’s response was unequivocal: “I’ll fight him in his back garden. It don’t matter to me. I’m a fighting man, you know what I’m saying? Wherever, whenever, however, it don’t matter. It don’t. We deliver for the fans, that’s the main thing.” His dedication to delivering thrilling matches for the fans underscores his status as a true warrior of the ring.
Joshua replied, “I’ll fight him in his back garden. It don’t matter to me. I’m a fighting man, you know what I’m saying? Wherever, whenever, however, it don’t matter. It don’t. We deliver for the fans, that’s the main thing.”
Meanwhile, Tyson Fury, the current WBC titlist, has weighed in on the potential matchup with Joshua. Speaking to DAZN post-fight, Fury acknowledged Joshua’s impressive performance against Ngannou but remained confident in his own abilities. He hinted at the possibility of facing Joshua after defeating Usyk, suggesting that a showdown between them would be a “different game.” Fury’s remarks add fuel to the already intense anticipation surrounding a potential clash between two heavyweight giants
Furthermore, Fury proposed a potential scenario where Joshua could face Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF belt if a rematch clause is activated following the Fury-Usyk fight. With Hrgovic positioned as the mandatory challenger for the IBF title, Joshua remains firmly in the mix for championship contention.
As the countdown to the Fury-Usyk showdown intensifies, the boxing world braces itself for a seismic shift in the heavyweight landscape. With Joshua waiting in the wings, ready to seize his moment of redemption, the stage is set for a thrilling chapter in the storied history of the sport.
He noted, “AJ did absolutely fantastic and lit him up with a right hand, if he fights me after I beat Usyk twice then it will be a different game.” .
He continued, “He has to keep active and maybe he can fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF belt.”
