Tyson Fury has wasted little time throwing down the gauntlet and some serious shade at heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua.
Shortly after Joshua retained his IBF, WBA and WBO belts with a brutal ninth round knockout victory against Kubrat Pulev, British rival Fury took to social media to call out the 31-year-old.
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In front of 1,000 fans, with attendance limited due to coronavirus restrictions, Joshua ensured there was no repeat of a shock defeat in his first clash with Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 as he swatted aside his 39-year-old Bulgarian opponent with ease.
Joshua was then asked about the possibility of unifying all four heavyweight belts, with Fury currently holding the WBC title after defeating Deontay Wilder.
“I’m up for anything. Who wants to see Anthony Joshua box Tyson Fury in 2021?” Joshua asked the crowd to a chorus of cheers.
“I started this game in 2013 and I’ve been chasing the belts ever since.
“Whoever has got the belt, I would love to compete with them. If that is Tyson Fury then let it be Tyson Fury.”
The heavyweight’s response was openly mocked by Fury, who called Joshua a “bum” and vowed to knock him out within three rounds.