Anthony Joshua has reignited his feud with Tyson Fury in a public callout.
In a social media put up, Joshua recommended Joseph Parker earlier than condemning “his dippy mate” Tyson Fury.
Joshua has not boxed since final yr’s defeat to Daniel Dubois. However he wrote on Instagram: “To my supporters, I’ll be back to lace up my boots and put on my gloves sooner than later, hopefully punching Fury’s head in and dancing round his flicker jab with ease.”
The previous heavyweight champion is anticipated to return to boxing early subsequent yr, with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn telling Sky Sports activities that they’re aiming for a significant struggle in the summertime with Tyson Fury nonetheless their goal.
Joshua’s former opponent, Joseph Parker is preventing Fabio Wardley subsequent, risking his place because the obligatory challenger for undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
“I’m proud of Joe Parker, even though he is a competitor. Real recognises real. He’s in the game to fight whoever, whenever and that’s the DNA of a real general. Unlike his dippy mate Tyson Fury,” Joshua mentioned.
“I would [discredit] his career/record in minutes but I’ll leave that for a potential Gloves Are Off if he ever comes back and fights Big Femi [Joshua].”
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He added: “Fabio Wardley, respect to you as well. Bro was working in recruitment helping your dad get a job [a couple of] years ago.
“Let that be a testomony to indicate nothing is unattainable (when you can have a scrap ha, ha).”
Staff Usyk hit again at dancing criticism
Oleksandr Usyk’s crew have insisted that the medical extension for his obligatory defence of the WBO heavyweight world title is justified.
Usyk, the undisputed champion, is because of make a defence towards the WBO’s obligatory challenger, presently Joseph Parker, subsequent.
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Oleksandr Usyk gave the impression to be having fun with himself as he danced with Ukraine singer Nadya Dorofeeva on stage regardless of apparently being injured
However the WBO have granted Usyk a 90-day extension for these negotiations on medical grounds.
Joseph Parker raised questions after footage of Usyk dancing subsequently emerged. However Sergey Lapin, the CEO of Able to Struggle, Usyk’s promotional firm, insisted: “Usyk has not been prescribed bed rest; he is allowed to take part in charity sporting events and engage in moderate physical activity. But it’s obvious that dancing or attending events is not the same as a three-month training camp for a title fight.”
Lapin defined: “We thank the WBO for carefully reviewing the case and our arguments. On July 19, 2025, Oleksandr Usyk fought a title bout for the third time in 14 months and once again became the undisputed champion of the world.
“These victories got here at the price of immense self-discipline, dedication, and gruelling camps – the primary of which lasted practically 9 months resulting from repeated postponements. Such pressure requires correct and sufficiently lengthy rehabilitation.”
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Joseph Parker questions why Oleksandr Usyk was ‘dancing’ after their struggle was postponed resulting from an damage, with the Kiwi preventing Fabio Wardley as a substitute
In a sign that Usyk is keen to struggle the Parker-Wardley winner subsequent, and never quit one of many 4 world titles he holds, Lapin mentioned: “Oleksandr has earned the time to recover. And after that, fans will see him back in the ring – ready for new great fights. Right now, our team is considering new opportunities and an exciting location to stage another fight for the undisputed world championship.
“Within the meantime, we want good luck to Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley – might the most effective man win.”
