The Digest:
Anthony Joshua has refused to immediately accept Tyson Fury's challenge after Fury's victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fury called on Joshua to agree to a "Battle of Britain" fight, but Joshua declined to enter the ring, telling Fury, "You're a clout chaser. I'm the boss, you work for me." Joshua insisted he remains open to the fight but said proper negotiations must take place. The long-anticipated heavyweight clash has been in the works for over a decade.
Key Points:
- Joshua reminded Fury: "I punched you out when we were kids."
- He said he would fight Fury "tomorrow" but wants proper contract negotiations.
- Joshua cited personal family matters as a priority before returning to the ring.
- The fight has repeatedly fallen through over the past decade.
- Fury cruised to a comfortable victory in his warm-up bout.
