British boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have both declared their readiness to face each other in 2021 after Joshua defeated Kubrat Pulev to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO world titles at the SSE Arena, London on Saturday.
In his post-match interview, Joshua said he was determined to beat Fury in order to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
The 31-year-old said he hoped his victory against Pulev could speak for him ahead of the potential face-off against Fury.
“I started this game in 2013. I’ve been chasing all the belts. I’ve been dealing with mandatories,” Joshua told Sky Sports when asked about a potential fight.
“Of course I want the challenge. It’s not about the opponent; it’s about the legacy and the belt.
“Whoever has got the belt, I would love to compete with them. If that is Tyson Fury, let it be Tyson Fury. It’s no big deal.
“It’s one fight at a time, picking them off one by one. That’s all it’s about for me. I’ve got to stay focused.”
Fury who holds the WBC belt also said he can’t wait to knock out the unified heavyweight champion when they meet in an all-British bout in 2021.
Reacting to Joshua, Fury in response posted a video message on social media stating that he was ready to knock out Joshua in three rounds.
“Well there you go everyone,” he began.
“Anthony Joshua just s*** himself live on television.
“He got asked if he wants the fight and he went around the bushes and put his a*** in the hedge. I want the fight, I want the fight next. I’ll knock him out inside three rounds. He’s a big, bum dosser, I can’t wait to knock him out.”
