Tyson Fury has publicly urged Anthony Joshua to ignore rumours of a Deontay Wilder showdown and commit to their long‑awaited British heavyweight clash. Both former world champions have circled each other for a decade, yet a bout remains elusive. Fury insists the mega‑fight can no longer be delayed, demanding the two step into the ring this year as fans watch.

Joshua’s December warm‑up against YouTuber‑turned‑prizefighter Jake Paul gave him a recent bout, while Fury returns from a 16‑month layoff to face Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fury claims he’s “out of the ring longer” and ready to “dance” with Joshua, dismissing Wilder as a “shell of himself” and urging an immediate showdown before the season closes for both camps.

Fury warned that heavyweight boxing leaves no room for easy filler fights, emphasizing that any misstep could end a career. He left the door open to Joshua’s attendance at his Saturday bout, stating it makes no difference who shows up. With both men poised for a clash, the sport’s British fanbase now awaits a definitive date in the coming months.