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Anthony Joshua Insists Tyson Fury Fight Will Happen As Retirement Rumours Fade

Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has reiterated his desire to face fellow heavyweight star Tyson Fury, insisting the long-awaited showdown will eventually happen.

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Speaking about his future plans, the former heavyweight world champion admitted Fury remains one of the major names on his target list.

“The fight with Tyson Fury will happen sooner or later,” Joshua said.

According to Joshua, Fury is a fellow warrior and one of the opponents he still wants to face before ending his career.

“He is a fighting man and definitely still on my list,” he implied.

The British-Nigerian boxer also dismissed suggestions that retirement could be approaching anytime soon.

“Retirement is not on my mind right now,” he noted.

Joshua stressed that there are still several major fights ahead of him as he continues pursuing success in the heavyweight division.

“There are still many big fights to come,” he added.

The potential clash between Joshua and Fury remains one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in modern boxing.

“Fans around the world still want to see the fight happen,” many boxing observers believe.

Both fighters continue attracting global attention despite years of negotiations and speculation surrounding the bout.

“The demand for the fight has never disappeared,” supporters continue to say.

Joshua remains focused on returning strongly to the ring while keeping future blockbuster matchups firmly in sight.

For Anthony Joshua, the message is clear.

The Tyson Fury fight is still alive.

Retirement can wait.

 

And there are still major battles ahead in his boxing journey.

Because elite fighters continue chasing legacy-defining moments for as long as the hunger remains strong.