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Tyson Fury Comments on Anthony Joshua: ‘I’ll Give Him Space; it’s Still Boxing’s Biggest Fight’

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua continue to dance around a fight with one another.

For Fury, it remains the “biggest” bout that boxing can book, who talked to Sky Sports at a time in which Joshua is firmly in a training camp, returning to the gym to seemingly get fighting fit, for the first time since he was a passenger in a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends — Sina Ghami (a conditioning coach) and Kevin ‘Latz’ Ayodele (personal trainer). They both died in a fatal car crash in Nigeria late December, in an accident that left AJ with minor injuries.

Tyson Fury Comments on Anthony Joshua: ‘I’ll Give Him Space; it’s Still Boxing’s Biggest Fight’

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Joshua had just broken Jake Paul’s face in a Netflix exhibition, and had been linked with a second successive crossover fight, this one against Rico Verhoeven in February. The kickboxing icon instead boxes Oleksandr Usyk at the Pyramids of Giza.

Fury, meanwhile, returns to the ring April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov and, ahead of the stadium event on Netflix, talked-up a possible future fight against Joshua — one of the most eagerly-awaited spectacles of modern sport.

“Good to see the guy back in training camp,” Fury told Sky Sports of his rival’s return to the gym. “He’s obviously had a bit of a tough time lately and all that. So I’ll just give him space and whatever he wants to do, he can do.”

“The biggest fight in the world of boxing is me versus AJ.”

“Even today, even after all these years it’s still the biggest fight in boxing, it’s still the biggest fight,” he finished.

Fury’s comments follow a social post from Joshua himself, seemingly indicating his future remains firmly in the sport.

“Fighting through the pain is the best way to heal,” he said in a caption that accompanied a video clip of him pounding a heavy bag.

Joshua’s career-long promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom, recently indicated that the fighter could likely box again in July albeit against a to-be-determined opponent.

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‘I’ll knock him out like Joshua did!’: Here’s Why Jake Paul targets Fr

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Jake Paul targets Francis Ngannou next: ‘I think he is a terrible boxer. I’ll knock him out like Anthony Joshua did’

Jake Paul is looking to return to action, targeting a bout with Francis Ngannou next.

Paul, the YouTube influencer turned professional prizefighter, shocked the boxing world not only when he took a fight with former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in December but lasted into the sixth round.

Ngannou is an elite heavyweight mixed martial artist. The former UFC heavyweight champion has also boxed. He pressed Tyson Fury over the course of their 10 round contest and was knocked out in two by Joshua.

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“I wouldn’t say there’s a long list of opponents [for his next fight]. I think most recently Francis Ngannou was talking a lot of smack. He is an easy fight for me,” Paul told Sky Sports News.

Jake Paul provoked a heated response from Francis Ngannou when they traded words at the Rousey vs Carano press conference. Credit: Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix

Paul is not a natural heavyweight, the bulk of his professional career has been conducted at cruiserweight. But he is undaunted about taking on another big man. “I think he is a terrible boxer,” Paul said of Ngannou.

“I’ll go back up to heavyweight and knock him out like Joshua did, render him unconscious. He knows I lasted longer than him against Joshua. I didn’t get put out.”

He wondered though if Ngannou, despite being a seasoned martial artist, would be hesitant to meet him in a boxing bout.

“He maybe wouldn’t do the fight because I think deep down he wouldn’t want to get embarrassed,” Paul suggested.

“So to me that’s a fun one on the list.”

He has had to recover from the broken jaw sustained in the stoppage loss to Joshua but Paul will resume his boxing career.

“We will see how the jaw continues to heal up,” he said. “I’m definitely going to keep on fighting.”

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How Oleksandr Usyk has earned his crazy pyramids scheme – it’s

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Oleksandr Usyk has earned his crazy pyramids scheme – it’s nothing new in boxing

In a recent boxing world where one man promised a crowd of 150,000 outdoors in San Francisco and Floyd Mayweather will return in Las Vegas in September, a heavyweight world title fight in front of the pyramids at Giza fits right in.

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight championship of the world in May, in Egypt against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven who will be having just his second professional boxing fight. The first was in 2014.

A few weeks ago, Usyk had been linked with a defence of his world crowns against Deontay Wilder outdoors in California, which was going to be free to attend and screened on YouTube. That fight and fantasy vanished to be replaced by the Giza extravaganza.

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Usyk is now 39, unbeaten in 24 fights, seemingly untouchable, and he last fought at Wembley Stadium in July. He has beenlooking for a dance partner for a few months. There had been some bold talk, and then Verhoeven emerged as the number one on his list.

Verhoeven has ruled the kickboxing circuit for over 12 years as their undisputed heavyweight champion. The big Dutchman is trained by Peter Fury, who is Tyson Fury’s estranged uncle and former coach.

Big Rico can fight, make no mistake, and Fury knows how to train elite heavyweights.

Rico Verhoeven is regarded as one of kickboxing’s all-time greats

It was first announced as a full WBC heavyweight title fight; there was the usual burst of mock outrage that a novice was fighting for the title, and then it was downgraded to a spectacular event.

“We will create an unbelievable belt featuring the pyramids,” promised the WBC’s boss, Mauricio Sulaiman, on Saturday. There has been an endless landscape of kitsch belts made to order by the WBC, but their glittering stockpile is certainly not one of boxing’s main concerns.

On Sunday, it was announced that it would actually be for the full title, a voluntary defence for Usyk. It is not an insult; it is just the latest piece of craziness in the business. Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in a rematch that nobody in boxing wants is far more cynical and calculating.

Usyk’s ‘Glory at Giza’ fight is just the latest piece of boxing craziness

There are, obviously, heavyweights who deserve a fight with Usyk, but the Ukraine idol has been on a relentless journey through the division with six consecutive wins in two title fights each against Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. If any heavyweight in history deserves a break, an easy voluntary, it is Usyk.

In 2023 Fury, the WBC champion at the time, took on and narrowly beat the UFC’s number one heavyweight, Francis Ngannou, in a fun fight that launched the real Saudi Arabian involvement in boxing. It is Saudi money making the Usyk v Verhoeven fight, which is being dubbed “Glory at Giza”, a reality.

It feels like full WBC belt is on the line because the Saudis and their new partner, Zuffa Boxing, do not want any of the established sanctioning bodies involved in fights they are promoting. It is a bold stance by the WBC – Usyk is their prize. Zuffa, which is run by the UFC’s Dana White, has introduced its own belt, a blend of a Toys R Us special with WWE glitz. They should have hired the WBC’s beltmaker.

Oleksandr Usyk will fight for a newlycommissioned WBC belt that will feature the pyramids

In the Ngannou fight, Fury won but was dropped, and it set a standard for future crossover fights. Big Rico is a perfect opponent and will go down letting his fists fly.

Back in 1957 a man called Pete Rademacher fought for the heavyweight championship of the world in his first professional fight. Rademacher had won the Olympic gold in 1956 but was badly beaten and stopped in the sixth by Floyd Patterson, the champion. However, Radmacher did drop Patterson briefly in the second round.

Trust me, freak fights are not a modern invention.

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“There’s no excuse”: Ryan Garcia u-turns on Shakur Stevenson fig

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“There’s no excuse”: Ryan Garcia u-turns on Shakur Stevenson fight offer

Ryan Garcia has changed his mind on the terms he had originally proposed for a clash against Shakur Stevenson.

The 27-year-old called out Stevenson immediately after his last outing, a unanimous decision victory that saw him dethrone Mario Barrios to become the WBC world welterweight champion.

Prior to claiming the title last month, though, Garcia had suffered a points defeat to Rolando Romero after getting floored in the second round.

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That particular setback came in May 2025, just over a year after he claimed a majority decision victory over Devin Haney, which was later overturned to a no-contest due to him testing positive for banned substance ostarine.

But now, having completed his year-long drugs ban and, more recently, secured a dominant victory over Barrios, it certainly seems as though Garcia has turned his career around.

Yet despite previously confirming his desire to face Stevenson at a catchweight of 144lbs, and even saying he could potentially make 140, the American has now insisted via X that he intends to remain at 147lbs.

“I started at a low weight just like you [Stevenson] so there’s no excuse for you not to come to 147[lbs] without rehydration clause????? But if you don’t want to that’s fine. I’m not forcing you to fight.”

Garcia did tip the scales as low as 127lbs at the beginning of his career, but is now a fully-fledged welterweight.

Stevenson, on the other hand, has never fought above 140lbs, which he weighed ahead of his unanimous decision victory over Teofimo Lopez in January.

The masterful performance saw him capture Lopez’s WBO super-lightweight title and, in doing so, become a four-division world champion, making the accolades of Garcia pale in comparison.

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“Learned A Lot In That Fight”: Who Was Crawford’s Toughest Oppo

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Who Was Crawford’s Toughest Opponent?

Two-weight world champion Regis Prograis shed light on the only time Terence Crawford felt truly in danger during his career.

Crawford, who retired in December 2025 after his undisputed super middleweight title win over Canelo Alvarez, shared the revelation with Prograis. According to Prograis, Crawford pointed back to June 28, 2014—the night of his first WBO lightweight title defense against Yuriorkis Gamboa.

While Crawford stopped Gamboa in the ninth, he admitted to being “buzzing” early in that final round. Crawford explained to Prograis that the vulnerability was likely due to the struggle of making the 135-lb lightweight limit early in his career. Rather than folding, Crawford famously dropped Gamboa twice more in that same round to force the referee to wave off the contest.

Who Was Crawford's Toughest Opponent?

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“Terence Crawford went up two divisions and he still took shots from Canelo. He said ‘the only time I’ve been hurt was by [Yuriorkis] Gamboa and that was when I was at 135, I was too small. I’ve been in the gym, sparring these big guys and the punches don’t do nothing.’ So, really the extra weight is a benefit,” Prograis said

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Crawford backed up those word, as he recalled Gamboa being the hardest opponent of his career. While Gamboa would never be the same fighter after the Crawford loss, Bud faced him when he was being touted as the next Floyd Mayweather Jr.

“I would say Gamboa [was my toughest opponent], because of the experience at the time. You have got to understand, I came from fighting six-round fights to a ten-round fight on HBO when I got the Breidis Prescott fight. So then I fight him, another guy for the Interim NABO, and then I fight for a title eliminator, [Andrey] Klimov.

“Then I fight Ricky Burns, and come back and fight Gamboa when I become champion. “Gamboa was labelled as the next Floyd Mayweather. He was on the pound-for-pound list. Everybody had Gamboa at a high rating. Olympic Gold Medal. He had the experience over me, and I learned a lot in that fight. That’s what made it hard because it was something I’d never experienced in a fighter before,” Gamboa stated

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Oleksandr Usyk sets conditions for a Jake Paul bout amid

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Oleksandr Usyk sets conditions for a Jake Paul bout amid Anthony Joshua’s rematch rumors

With Anthony Joshua returning to training, many are wondering whether a Jake Paul rematch is near.

Now, Oleksandr Usyk has set the final conditions for a potential bout against the influencer.

Oleksandr Usyk is regarded as one of the most complete boxers in the heavyweight division. This reputation has led many to believe he could also shine in mixed martial arts, fueling speculation about a crossover fight in the near future.

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Reports suggest that a match against UFC great Jon Jones could be an option if Usyk ever decides to try MMA. While Jake Paul has also been linked to a crossover fight against Usyk, the Ukrainian’s team has largely dismissed that scenario for the time being.

“A fight with Jake Paul in MMA at this stage is not being considered,” Team Usyk’s Sergey Lapin told Casinostugan (via The Mirror). “But we are always open to creative and interesting collaborations in the future. If we are talking about crossover fights, a very interesting matchup could be against Jon Jones in the United States. The best heavyweight in MMA against one of the best boxers of his generation could become a very big event if organized properly. Who is the baddest man on the planet?”

Jake Paul needs a recovery fight

Last December, Jake Paul faced Anthony Joshua in his toughest challenge to date. The influencer stepped into the ring against a former world champion who was clearly the superior boxer.

In the sixth round, Anthony Joshua knocked Jake Paul out to secure the win. The British star landed a punch that caused a double fracture in Paul’s jaw, raising questions about the YouTuber’s capacity to compete at the heavyweight level.

Jake Paul has indicated that he wants to fight again; however, he likely needs a “recovery” bout to rebuild his confidence. This would involve facing another influencer or a boxer who is not at the same elite level as Joshua.

Reports suggest that while Paul wants a rematch against Joshua, his next fight will likely not be that one. A second bout against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. or Tommy Fury is reportedly on the table, as he needs a win to continue building his name in the boxing industry.

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How Terence Crawford’s unexpected retirement forces Canelo Alvarez into

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Terence Crawford’s unexpected retirement forces Canelo Alvarez into a difficult career decision

Canelo Alvarez was set to face Terence Crawford in September; however, the American’s retirement may force the Mexican boxer into a decision he didn’t expect at all.

Last year, Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision. They were scheduled for a rematch in September, yet the American unexpectedly announced his retirement, leaving Saul without an opponent.

With Crawford out of the picture, Canelo must now find a new challenger. Three options are on the table, each representing a completely different type of challenge.

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Canelo Alvarez linked to three potential rivals for September bout

With Terence Crawford hanging up the gloves, Canelo Alvarez’s team has been searching for a suitable rival for the Mexican star. Three names are under consideration, and each offers a distinct test.

The first option is David Benavidez. He has repeatedly called out Alvarez for a bout, though the Mexican has not yet shown significant interest in facing him.

The second option is Christian Mbilli, who was upgraded to full WBC champion after retaining his title following a draw against Lester Martinez in their high-stakes 2025 clash.

The final option is Lester Martinez himself. Many believe Martinez’s performance in the draw against Mbilli proved he is a rightful contender, and the Guatemalan fighter has expressed his readiness to challenge the Mexican star at any time.

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Watch Why Tyson Fury’s Training Worries Fans

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Training footage from Tyson Fury’s base in Thailand surfaced, showing the former champion in a relaxed state as he prepares to face Arslanbek Makhmudov. 

Working alongside fellow heavyweight Joseph Parker, Fury appeared more interested in dancing and joking between drills.

The most significant shift in this camp is Fury’s decision to abandon traditional coaching. After moving on from SugarHill Steward, Fury has effectively become his own man.

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While many assumed Parker was simply a sparring partner, reports from February 19, 2026, suggest that the former WBO champion is serving as a primary advisor and trainer for this camp. The energy seen in the footage is a byproduct of their friendship. Insiders suggest the camp feels more like a routine gym session.

While he looks relaxed in the clips, critics worry that the lack of a dominant coaching voice (like his father John or Steward) could lead to overconfidence. Makhmudov enters the April 11 bout with 19 knockouts in 21 wins. Despite recent losses to Kabayel and Vianello, his raw power remains a “one-punch” threat that usually requires meticulous defensive planning. Fury shut down suggestions that he is past his best.

Fury Reacts

“I’m the same fighter [compared to five years ago], I’m the same fighter as I’ve always been, same OG. In the next five years I will still be the same, always. I believe I performed absolutely awesome in both those fights against Usyk. If you like slick counter punching and boxing the head off a boxer people can’t touch, then you like the first one. Then if you like someone on the front foot bombing down the middle then you like the second one. They were brilliant performances. I’m over the moon with those performances. I can’t do anything about the fact that I didn’t get the decisions.

“But in my mind I performed excellent in those fights. I don’t feel as though I’ve gone backwards or I’m too old or whatever. I feel like they were prestige performances and if I would have got the decision nobody would have said s**t, would they? We are always evolving as fighters and people, we are always changing and learning things. Even at this old age of 37 you can always learn on the daily. I’ve always been a genius in the boxing ring, I’ve always been a dolphin in that boxing ring,” Fury said

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Why Anthony Joshua is unlikely to rematch opponent he brutally K

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Anthony Joshua unlikely to rematch opponent he brutally KO’d as comeback looms

Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith has played down rumours of Anthony Joshua rematching Dillian Whyte on his return.

Joshua returned to Oleksandr Usyk’s training camp this week, three months after a tragic motor accident in Nigeria left him hospitalised and killed his two best friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.

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‘AJ’ had knocked out Jake Paul in Miami just 10 days before the accident, which left his boxing future in doubt.

The 36-year-old was supposed to use the Paul fight to brush off some cobwebs and gain exposure in the American market before making a full comeback this spring.

Joshua has since made a full return to training and Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn said he will likely return at the end of the summer, if the Briton is not ready sooner.

This has prompted members of the boxing fraternity to debate over who ‘AJ’ could potentially face on his comeback.

Dillian Whyte, who Joshua left unconscious at the O2 Arena in 2015, is one name that has been mentioned frequently.

Smith provides update on Joshua’s future

Speaking to BoxingScene, Smith revealed that although ‘anything can happen’ in modern boxing’s current landscape, Whyte is unlikely to be the man who welcomes Joshua back to the ring.

“Not really. I don’t believe [that Whyte could be next],” Smith said.

“Anything can happen in boxing, but I don’t believe so… the key is getting [Joshua] into a position to actually know when he’s ready, rather than picking a date before we know that.

“That’s the focus right now… it would be great to get him back out in the summer, but he’s back in full training now, so that’ll be how he gets himself back in there.

“He’s obviously been ticking over, but it’s very different to what he’s been doing.

US boxer and influencer Jake Paul (L) and British boxer Anthony Joshua fight in a non-title heavyweight bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025

“He’s got to be right, he’s got to be prepared and ready, so hopefully we get some news soon on that.”

Joshua viciously stopped Whyte before going on to claim the world IBF title by doing the same to Charles Martin.

‘AJ’ was scheduled to rematch Whyte in August 2023, but the latter was replaced by Robert Helenius on short notice after he returned adverse analytical findings from an anti-doping test.

Joshua finished Helenius in round seven and went on to claim wins against Otto Wallin and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

He then shockingly came up short against Dubois before making his latest return against Paul.

talkSPORT’s Gareth A Davies and Ade Oladipo both believe Whyte is a suitable comeback opponent for Joshua.

Anthony Joshua at the press conference for his fight with Jake Paul.

“I like the sound of Dillian Whyte,” Davies said on talkSPORT Boxing.

“It’s something that works. It gets [Joshua] back into the rhythm.”

Davies also revealed Joshua was scheduled to meet kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven this month before a deal with Paul was made.

Verhoeven is now scheduled to fight Usyk for the WBC strap on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

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Watch Why Tyson Fury Would Choose Joshua Fight Over World Titl

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Why Tyson Fury Would Choose Joshua Fight Over World Title

Tyson Fury is placing the Anthony Joshua fight above belts at this stage of his career, making it clear that a showdown with his long-time rival holds more appeal than adding to his title count.

Fury returns on April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov, but he is already looking beyond that fight and toward Joshua as his preferred next opponent.

While other routes remain open, including a title fight against the winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois or a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, Fury’s comments point in one direction. He is chasing Joshua, not another belt.

“Of course, if it’s a fight to be made, let’s get it done. Let me get Makhmudov out of the way, and we’re on,” Fury said to Sky Sports Boxing.

The shift becomes clearer when he weighs that option against title opportunities. Fury has already held every major belt during his career, and the motivation to repeat that run appears lower than the chance to settle the Joshua rivalry.

“But being a five-time world champion. I’d take the chance to knock AJ out,” Tyson said. That comment goes against the usual priorities in boxing, where fighters typically build toward titles as the central goal. Fury is describing something different.

For Fury, the Joshua fight comes first. He also suggested that the fight still carries the biggest draw in the sport, despite years of delays and missed opportunities to make it earlier.

“The biggest fight for me in world boxing and the biggest fight in the world of boxing is me versus AJ,” Fury said. “Even today, even after all these years, it’s still the biggest fight in boxing.”

Anthony has recently returned to training after a difficult period outside the ring, and Fury acknowledged that while giving him space.

At the same time, he showed little concern about Joshua working with Oleksandr Usyk, dismissing any benefit that might bring ahead of a potential fight.

For Tyson, 37, the path is simple. Handle Makhmudov, then move straight into the fight that has defined the heavyweight division without ever being made. At this point, he sounds less interested in adding another title than in finally getting Joshua in the ring.

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