Anthony Joshua insists there’s ‘no fight without delay’ after awkward ringside clash with Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua has explained his awkward post-fight encounter with Tyson Fury.

‘AJ’ was ringside to observe his British rival return from retirement with a unanimous decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday night.

Things got awkward when Tyson Fury invited Anthony Joshua into the ring, before proceeding to call him out when he refused.

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Turki Alalshikh suggested he’d announce the largest fight in British boxing history before Tyson Fury’s comeback bout.

Post-fight, the Saudi boxing chief urged Fury to call out Anthony Joshua, who was sitting at ringside.

“Next, I wanna provide you with the fight you’ve all been waiting for,” the 37-year-old said.

“I would like you, AJ. Anthony Joshua, let’s give the fight fans what they need.

“I challenge you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me, ‘The Gypsy King’, next.

“Do you accept my challenge?”

Joshua’s non-committal response to the decision out sparked a clumsy clash with Fury.

“Tyson, you’re a clout chaser. You ain’t gonna tell me what to do,” he replied.

“I’ve never had no problem getting within the ring with you. I punched you out after we were kids, and after watching you here tonight, I’ll punch you out again.

“You understand I’ll sit across that ring with you in due time. You ain’t gonna tell me what to do. I’ve been chasing you for the past 10 years. If you’re ready, you come and see me and tell me your terms and conditions.

“I’ll have you ever within the ring after I’m ready. I’m the boss, keep in mind that.”

Why Anthony Joshua is hesitant to say Tyson Fury is next

Anthony Joshua hopes he’ll fight Tyson Fury next, but is cautious about fully committing to the matchup resulting from their long history.

The previous two-time heavyweight world champion has tried and didn’t fight Fury for the past 10 years.

“I’m gonna be completely honest, there’s a negotiation that you just undergo,” Joshua told Netflix immediately after his confrontation with Fury.

“I’ve sat at this table with him again and again. In my heart, I’ll fight Tyson Fury tomorrow, especially after watching that. I’m not here to get clout, I’m here to fight. Contracts shall be sent over, we’ll go over the nitty-gritty, and also you’ll probably see us within the ring next, greater than likely.

“If he’s serious, you’ll see him within the ring. I’m a really serious person. You’ll see me within the ring 100%, whether it’s against him or not. The ball shall be in his court.

“Once my name and signature are on the dotted line, then it’s a fight. There isn’t any fight without delay. Until that first bell goes, there is no such thing as a fight. I’ve been here three or 4 times with Tyson and [Deontay] Wilder. It’s boring to me.”