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Fury only wants Joshua but after 10 years of wrangling will superfight ever happen?
‘It’s either him or I’m out,’ Fury said of his British heavyweight rival after outclassing Arslanbek Makhmudov
TL;DR
- Tyson Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov and immediately focused on his desire to fight Anthony Joshua.
- Joshua was present at the fight and later stated his terms, suggesting Fury could be a 'warmup fight'.
- Fury expressed frustration with Joshua's evasiveness and perceived lack of willingness to fight.
- Fury stated that if the fight with Joshua does not happen next, he will retire from boxing.
- Fury dismissed other potential opponents, emphasizing his sole focus on Joshua.
- Joshua's team mentioned contracts are being sent over and the fight is 'more than likely'.
- Fury's manager believes the fight will happen this year.
- Fury mentioned personal struggles and acknowledged Joshua's recent tragedy, but insisted on the fight happening.
- Fury indicated financial terms were not a concern.
- Joshua is recovering from a car crash in Nigeria where he lost friends.