Nigerian-born world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has served a stern warning at his fellow-British rival, Tyson Fury, with a declaration that he will remain tops after their much-expected title unification showdown later this year, megasportsarena.com reports.
Although difficulties in getting a venue and recurring issues over coronavirus have kept talks from being sealed over a touted double-fight deal between boh world champs, ‘AJ’ is already stoking the embers of discord with a declaration that he is ‘The Boss.’
The London 2012 Olympic Games gold medalist went on to stress that he is thinking only of victory when he eventually squares off with ‘The Gypsy King,’ as he reckons that he owns not only the four belts he currently holds but also that held by his rival.
He went on to affirm that all options are open for the location of the highly-anticipated all-British unification fight with Fury, even as both teams are locked in negotiations to finalise the generation-defining heavyweight fight that would crown an undisputed champion.
While Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn recently told Sky Sports that Saudi Arabia, America, Qatar, Dubai, Singapore and China are all interested in hosting the bout, Joshua alluded that it is still possible for the fight to remain in the UK.
Joshua, who holds the International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) belts, told Sky Sports News: “We’re working on a date for around June.
“So, if Tyson is serious, which I think he is, he’ll know where to come and find the boss! I’m ready. I’m really looking forward to competition – all I want to do is fight, fight, fight!
“I try not to do too much teasing. I had a catch-up with 258 Management, the great team I’ve been working with since I turned professional. They have been working in negotiations. They updated my promotional team, they updated me.
“Another positive meeting with 258 Management. They’ve informed me things are shaping up nicely. They will be sharing the update with Eddie and you’ll be hearing from me soon. I’ll be undisputed.”
Joshua’s manager, Freddie Cunningham posted: “Working round the clock to bring you some news;” after Hearn told Sky Sports earlier this month: “Contracts have been backwards and forwards. Only minor details to be resolved on both ends. We’re in a good place.
“AJ was in the office with us. We had a good meeting to finalise our side of stuff. We’re on the verge now of getting this fight done. We want to make sure the ink is dry, and then we’ll go out and finalise the site details.
“Any option. Home turf, Middle East, my back garden, your back garden. I don’t mind where it is. I’m just ready to fight. I want that belt. I want to compete with Fury so all options are open to me.”
