Anthony Joshua has reignited his feud with Tyson Fury in a public callout.
In a social media post, Joshua commended Joseph Parker before condemning “his dippy mate” Tyson Fury.
Joshua has not boxed since last year’s defeat to Daniel Dubois. But he wrote on Instagram: “To my supporters, I’ll be back to lace up my boots and put on my gloves sooner than later, hopefully punching Fury’s head in and dancing round his flicker jab with ease.”
The former heavyweight champion is expected to return to boxing early next year, with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn telling Sky Sports that they are aiming for a major fight in the summer with Tyson Fury still their target.
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Tyson Fury was seen at Doncaster Racecourse, where he was asked when we can next expect to see him back in the ring
Joshua’s former opponent, Joseph Parker is fighting Fabio Wardley next, risking his position as the mandatory challenger for undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
“I’m proud of Joe Parker, even though he is a competitor. Real recognises real. He’s in the game to fight whoever, whenever and that’s the DNA of a real general. Unlike his dippy mate Tyson Fury,” Joshua said.
“I would [discredit] his career/record in minutes but I’ll leave that for a potential Gloves Are Off if he ever comes back and fights Big Femi [Joshua].”
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Gary Logan and David Adeleye discuss the upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis and whether this may make room for an Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight
He added: “Fabio Wardley, respect to you as well. Bro was working in recruitment helping your dad get a job [a couple of] years ago.
“Let that be a testament to show nothing is impossible (if you can have a scrap ha, ha).”
