Fury dominates on return - but Joshua refuses to rise to call-out
Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua.
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Notable Quotes
"I challenge you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me next. Do you accept?"
— Tyson Fury , Celebrity
"I punched you up when we were kids and I'll punch you up again."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"I am not here to get clout. I am here to fight."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"Next I want to give you the fight you have all been waiting for. I want you, Anthony Joshua, let's give the fight fans what they want, a Battle of Britain. I, the Gypsy King, challenge you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me next. Do you accept the challenge? Do not run from me this time, let's dance."
— Tyson Fury , Celebrity
"I'm not going to sit here and say, 'Yeah, I'll fight him.' I'm not here to get clout. I'm here to fight. Contracts will be sent over."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"Let's give the fight fans what they want."
— Tyson Fury , Celebrity
"Do you accept my challenge?"
— Tyson Fury , Celebrity
"I'll punch you up."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"I’m the landlord. You work for me."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"Contracts will be sent over. You’ll probably see us in the ring."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"Let's give the fight fans what they want."
— Tyson Fury , Celebrity
"I'll punch you up."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"I’m the landlord. You work for me."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"Contracts will be sent over. You’ll probably see us in the ring."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
Key People
A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
Arslanbek Makhmudov is a Russian professional boxer.
Conor Benn is a British professional boxer known for his recent move to Zuffa Boxing and his victory over Chris Eubank Jr.
Regis Prograis is an American professional boxer and a former two-time world champion at super lightweight.
Ricky Hatton is a retired British professional boxer and boxing legend.
Turki Alalshikh is a Saudi Arabian powerbroker coordinating boxing events.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua.
Tyson Fury returned to the ring after a 16-month absence, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision and challenging Anthony Joshua to a 'Battle of Britain'.
Tyson Fury showcased his dominance over Arslanbek Makhmudov, securing a unanimous decision victory and immediately calling out Anthony Joshua for a future fight.
Tyson Fury made a successful return to boxing, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov, with a potential mega-fight against Anthony Joshua on the horizon.
Tyson Fury returned to the ring after a 16-month absence, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision and challenging Anthony Joshua to a 'Battle of Britain'.
Tyson Fury marked his return to boxing with a comprehensive win over Arslanbek Makhmudov and immediately called out Anthony Joshua for a future fight.
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