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Anthony Joshua says he’s targeted on lastly securing a blockbuster showdown with Tyson Fury this 12 months.
Joshua and Fury have been linked with an all-British battle for years, however thus far a gathering has eluded them.
Nevertheless, ‘AJ’ is adamant they’ll ship their long-awaited assembly in 2025 and admits he’s additionally seeking to win the world heavyweight championship once more, having seen his bid to reclaim the IBF title dashed by Daniel Dubois in a fifth spherical stoppage loss at Wembley in September.
“Three-time world champion and Tyson Fury,” Joshua advised NTA Community on his targets for this 12 months.
“We’re unsure [when it will happen], however that’s my goal.
“2025, I’m targeting Tyson Fury.”
Dubois destroyed Joshua in 5 rounds in September Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Fury himself is coming off a second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh final month, however has reportedly advised shut buddies that his profession just isn’t but over.
Joshua opted in opposition to an instantaneous rematch with Dubois, needing extra time to get well from accidents sustained within the bout, in accordance with his promoter, Eddie Hearn, who stated final week his cost would return in Might or June.
And the Watford man, who’s at present on vacation in Nigeria, insists defeat has made him extra motivated to realize his targets.
Fury suffered a second straight defeat to Usyk Photograph Credit score: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions
“It makes me more hungry,” the 35-year-old stated.
“It makes me need to work more durable, as a result of time is off the essence, time is proscribed, so I simply need to put in additional work.
“2024, once I look again I imagine I may have accomplished extra and now I’ve one other likelihood in 2025 to do extra.
“I’m going to verify I take each alternative that comes my method.
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“I ought to have gained however I didn’t and I’m going to go once more.
“My life is up and down so I’ve acquired to get used to the turbulent instances and hold using the wave.
“I can’t stop now. I have to keep going until I reach my destination.”
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