Anthony Joshua celebrates winning his fight against Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia last December. Reuters
Anthony Joshua celebrates winning his fight against Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia last December. Reuters
Anthony Joshua celebrates winning his fight against Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia last December. Reuters
Anthony Joshua celebrates winning his fight against Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia last December. Reuters

Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury showdown 'is on my hit list'


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Two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury is on his "hit list".

The 30-year-old Joshua avenged the only defeat in his professional career when he saw off Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia in December, before a bout against Kubrat Pulev was postponed due to Covid-19.

Coronavirus has also caused a delay to the Gypsy King's third fight against American Deontay Wilder, but the appetite for an all British bout to decide an undisputed heavyweight champion remains.

"Undoubtedly the fight I want is Tyson Fury - he is holding something that I want, he's on my hit list," Joshua told The Sun.

"He says things about me all the time, there is so much back and forth, but Tyson Fury is only relevant the day me and him sign a contract to fight.

"He is a great person and he has done great things in boxing, but until the day we fight that is where it ends and I don't have anything else to say about him. I really want the belt he holds and that is where I stand."

Joshua's win by unanimous decision in Riyadh have him the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles, while Fury claimed the WBC strap after a seventh round TKO over Wilder in February.

  • Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder during their rematch in Las Vegas in February 2020.
    Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder during their rematch in Las Vegas in February 2020.
  • Tyson Fury celebrates defeating Deontay Wilder to win the WBC World Heavyweight Championship at the Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
    Tyson Fury celebrates defeating Deontay Wilder to win the WBC World Heavyweight Championship at the Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
  • Tyson Fury celebrates with the belts after winning the fight.
    Tyson Fury celebrates with the belts after winning the fight.
  • Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder in the fifth round.
    Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder in the fifth round.
  • Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder.
    Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder.
  • Tyson Fury celebrates after knocking down Deontay Wilder.
    Tyson Fury celebrates after knocking down Deontay Wilder.
  • Tyson Fury watches Deontay Wilder hit the canvas.
    Tyson Fury watches Deontay Wilder hit the canvas.
  • Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder.
    Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder.
  • Tyson Fury in action against Deontay Wilder.
    Tyson Fury in action against Deontay Wilder.
  • Tyson Fury at the end of the first round.
    Tyson Fury at the end of the first round.
  • Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in the first round.
    Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in the first round.
  • Deontay Wilder enters the ring.
    Deontay Wilder enters the ring.
  • Tyson Fury arrives in the arena.
    Tyson Fury arrives in the arena.
  • Tyson Fury makes his entrance.
    Tyson Fury makes his entrance.
  • Former Heavyweight Champions Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield.
    Former Heavyweight Champions Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield.
  • Former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis in the ring.
    Former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis in the ring.
  • Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson before the fight.
    Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson before the fight.
  • NFL player Patrick Mahomes attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
    NFL player Patrick Mahomes attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
  • Boxing Hall of Fame member Mike Tyson attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
    Boxing Hall of Fame member Mike Tyson attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
  • Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
    Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
  • Former NFL player Chad Ochocinco Johnson.
    Former NFL player Chad Ochocinco Johnson.
  • Boxing Hall of Fame member Thomas Hearns attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
    Boxing Hall of Fame member Thomas Hearns attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
  • NBA Hall of Fame member Magic Johnson attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
    NBA Hall of Fame member Magic Johnson attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
  • Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and head coach John Gruden.
    Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and head coach John Gruden.
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