Anthony Joshua Lambasts Tyson Fury, Calls Him ‘Idiot’ Following Usyk Defeat
In a blistering critique, Anthony Joshua has taken aim at fellow British boxer Tyson Fury, branding him an ‘idiot’ and suggesting Fury deserved his recent loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua’s comments, reported by the Daily Star, reflect escalating tensions between the two heavyweight champions, known for their outspoken rivalry both inside and outside the ring.
The verbal onslaught began with Joshua expressing satisfaction that Fury did not emerge as the undisputed champion following Usyk’s victory via split decision in Saudi Arabia. Joshua went on to criticize Fury’s demeanor and behavior, accusing him of disrespect towards opponents, including calling Usyk names like ‘rabbit’ and questioning his weight class legitimacy.
“I’ve always said he’s an idiot, he’s very disrespectful,” Joshua remarked, adding, “I just feel like he thinks by stepping on other people that makes him feel better.” Joshua emphasized that while he’s focused on his own career path, Fury’s behavior damages the sport’s image by belittling opponents and fostering a negative atmosphere.
The comments come amid ongoing speculation about a potential bout between Joshua and Fury, a matchup that has captivated boxing fans for years. Despite previous attempts to arrange the fight, logistical challenges and scheduling conflicts have repeatedly thwarted their efforts to meet in the ring.
Joshua, currently preparing for a fight against Daniel Dubois, expressed eagerness to settle the score with Fury, stating, “I don’t mind anymore whether he wins or loses. I just want to fight him, it’s been dragging on.” He criticized Fury for what he perceives as ducking other top-tier fighters and urged him to prioritize their potential showdown, suggesting Fury has delayed their clash unnecessarily.
Fury, on his part, has remained defiant and focused on his rematch with Usyk, aiming to redeem himself after the loss. He has previously indicated his inevitability in facing Joshua, emphasizing the significance of their potential matchup for both their careers and the sport of boxing.
As both fighters continue their respective paths towards championship status, the boxing world awaits further developments on whether Joshua and Fury will finally meet in the ring to settle their long-standing feud and potentially determine an undisputed heavyweight champion.
