Don’t blame Anthony Joshua for not participating in Tyson Fury’s theatrics
Tyson Fury and his team tried to spin a narrative about Anthony Joshua yesterday. Don’t be so quick to take the bait.
British boxer Anthony Joshua is seen ringside ahead of the heavyweight fight between Britain's Tyson Fury and Russia's Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London on April 11, 2026. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Tyson Fury wanted to make a big show out of challenging Anthony Joshua to a fight yesterday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, following Fury’s predicable comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua didn’t really oblige.
When asked/commanded by Fury and Turki Alalshikh to come into the ring for Fury’s challenge, Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn instead stayed ringside. Hearn stood, Joshua sat. Despite attempts by Fury to goad Joshua in with insults — “big shithouse” and the usual fare — Joshua stayed relaxed.
He did get a microphone, though. “Tyson, you’re a clout-chaser,” Joshua said . “I’ve never had no problem getting in the ring with you.
I’ve punched you up when we were kids, and after watching you tonight, I’ll punch you up again. With all due respect, tonight is your night, and you know I’ll sit across that ring from you in due time. ” “You ain’t gonna tell me what to do,” he added.
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