Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has expressed his determination to fight Tyson Fury in 2025, declaring that the long-anticipated clash between the two British heavyweights “has to happen this year.”
A showdown between the two rivals has been in the works for years but has yet to materialise. Both fighters are coming off losses in world title bouts, with Anthony Joshua suffering a stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois in September and Fury falling to Oleksandr Usyk in December.
Speaking at the Ring Magazine Awards in London, the 35-year-old Joshua reiterated his desire to make the fight a reality.
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“It’s a fight I want to see because I am a fan of boxing. When I am in the gym, everyone is asking me [about this fight]. I ain’t got many years ahead of me. I want to leave the game with a bang and make an impact,” Joshua said. “Everyone is asking me the same question. It’s up to me to deliver, that’s why I’m saying it has to happen this year. I think we can make this fight happen.”
Despite his eagerness, Joshua admitted that no formal negotiations have begun with Fury’s team. However, his promoter, Eddie Hearn, has hinted that Wembley Stadium could host the blockbuster fight.
Asked by Sky Sports about a potential Wembley date, Hearn said: “Yes. We’re looking to get back in the ring in May or June. If it ended up being July, it doesn’t really matter.”
Both fighters are currently without world titles, making this a highly anticipated all-British clash. With fans clamouring for the bout and Joshua pushing to secure it this year, the boxing world awaits confirmation of what could be one of the biggest heavyweight showdowns in recent history.
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