Paris Fury has provided a significant update on her husband Tyson's boxing future, confirming that the former heavyweight champion has signed a deal for three more fights. This announcement comes despite Anthony Joshua's refusal to commit to an immediate bout, leaving fans waiting for a potential "Battle of Britain" showdown.
Fury's Dominant Victory and Ring Challenge
Tyson Fury secured a decisive victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday night in a one-sided fight broadcast live on Netflix. This marked his first win since defeating Francis Ngannou in October 2023. The dominant display, following his fifth retirement comeback, earned him scores of 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109 from the judges.
Anthony Joshua was ringside at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but declined Fury's invitation to join him in the ring. Fury issued a direct challenge, stating: "Next I want to give you the fight you've all been waiting for; I want you AJ, Anthony Joshua. Let's give the fight fans what they want, a battle of Britain. I challenge you AJ to fight me, The Gypsy King, next. Say yes or no now."
Joshua's Coy Response and Personal Circumstances
Joshua, however, declined to agree to the fight immediately and may now take an interim bout before possibly facing Fury later in the year. The 36-year-old has not been in the ring since beating YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in December. Weeks later, Joshua lost two close friends in a tragic car crash in Nigeria, where he was also a passenger and fortunate to survive.
When asked about accepting the fight, Joshua remained coy, responding: "Tyson... you're a clout chaser. Tyson I've never had no problem getting in the ring with you, I punched you out when we were kids, and after seeing you in the ring tonight I'd punch you up again. With all due respect tonight is your night and you I'll sit across the ring from you in due time. You ain't gonna tell me what to do. I've been chasing you for the last 10 years."
Paris Fury's Insight on the Three-Fight Deal
Paris Fury told Boxing King Media that her husband is planning to stay involved in boxing for some time with three fights planned. She said: "He's signed a deal now to do three more fights, and I saw him out of the ring and saw the unhappiness. To see him smile like this, and as long as I know, he's had a three-month camp. He's trained unbelievably. If he's put himself completely first and put all the fitness in, then I know he's done everything he can, so I am totally here for it."
Joshua's Expanded Position on Negotiations
Joshua further explained his stance, adding: 'There are negotiations that you go through. I have been at this table with him many times. In my heart, I'd fight Fury tomorrow, especially after watching that. There is not a problem fighting him. I am not here to get clout. I am here to fight. The contract will be sent over, we will go through the nitty gritty, and you will probably see us in the ring next, more than likely - but I am not here to get in the ring, shouting in someone's face. If you look at my track record, I have never done that. I came to watch the fight, I saw what I saw, and I know what I need to do.'
The situation highlights the ongoing tension and anticipation surrounding a potential Fury-Joshua matchup, with Fury now locked into a multi-fight contract and Joshua emphasizing a more measured approach to negotiations. Fans remain hopeful that the long-tipped ring meeting will eventually materialize, but for now, both fighters appear to be on divergent paths in the immediate future.
