Following his victory on Saturday, Tyson Fury has already put pen to paper on his next fight.
Fury returned to the ring after a 16-month absence to claim a unanimous decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
It was the first time ‘The Gypsy King’ was in action since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, and it seems that the 37-year-old is keen to be back as soon as possible.
The clear target for Fury is countryman Anthony Joshua, calling out his long-term rival following the win over Makhmudov, leading to a back and forth between the two men.
Speaking in his post-fight press conference, Fury then revealed he has already signed his part of the deal for the fight.
“I’m ready. I was always ready. I’ve signed. Done.”
Joshua appeared to be less committal to the bout, insisting that negotiations are still ongoing, and Fury was frustrated about the lack of clarity over whether it will indeed happen.
“Another stumbling block again. It’s been 10 years in the making. What’s the hold up? He’s just come off a win, knocked a man spark out, broke a man’s jaw. I’ve just come off a win. Let’s get it on.
“He’s 36/37, I’m the same age. Let’s fight. What’s the hold up? Why keep postponing these fights. This fight was supposed to happen years ago.”
Joshua last fought in December when he stopped YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, but was then involved in a tragic car accident that took the lives of his two friends later that month, leading ‘AJ’ to take some time away from the sport.
Despite the delay, all signs point towards the fight between Fury and Joshua taking place, in what would be one of the biggest bouts to be made in boxing.