Anthony Joshua calls Tyson Fury a ‘clout chaser’ after fight challenge

12 Apr 2026 • 3:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Tyson Fury challenged Anthony Joshua to a fight immediately after his points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • Joshua, present ringside, responded to Fury's challenge by calling him a "clout chaser" but conceded that the highly anticipated fight would "probably" happen next.
  • Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alashikh hinted at a "surprise" announcement for "the biggest fight in the history of England" following Fury's win.
  • Joshua indicated he might require a warm-up bout due to a recent fatal car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.
  • Despite the ringside confrontation, Joshua maintained that he is "the landlord" and will dictate the terms, emphasising that the "ball is in his court" for the long-awaited heavyweight clash.

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