Following his unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov with scorecards of 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109, Tyson Fury publicly called out Anthony Joshua for his next fight. The British heavyweight made the challenge immediately after his dominant performance. The post-fight callout sets up a potential blockbuster heavyweight clash between two of Britain's biggest boxing stars. Details of when and where such a fight might take place were not specified in the announcement.
Tyson Fury issued a direct challenge to fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua on April 11, following a dominant unanimous decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov, with two judges scoring the bout 120-108 and a third returning a 119-109 card. Fury made the callout immediately after the final bell, pushing for what would be one of the most anticipated heavyweight matchups British boxing has ever produced.
Joshua, 36, stands six-foot-six with a reach of 82 inches and competes out of Boxing Works and Team GB. The orthodox heavyweight from the United Kingdom has long been considered one of the sport's marquee names, and any confirmed meeting with Fury would carry enormous commercial and sporting weight.
Fury's performance against Makhmudov reinforced his standing at the top of the heavyweight division, with all three judges in agreement that he was thoroughly dominant across the full duration of the contest. The callout came without confirmed details regarding a potential date or venue.
Why it matters
- A Fury-Joshua fight would pit two of Britain's most prominent heavyweights against each other in what both camps and fans have long discussed
- Joshua's six-foot-six frame and 82-inch reach presents a physically imposing challenge for any opponent
- No official negotiations or site deal have been confirmed, leaving the matchup at the callout stage for now
- The timing, coming immediately after a commanding Fury victory, adds momentum to the prospect gaining traction
