Despite Anthony Joshua’s recent loss to Daniel Dubois, Frank Smith, director of Matchroom Boxing, emphasizes that a long-awaited bout between Joshua and Tyson Fury must take place. British boxing fans have eagerly anticipated this heavyweight clash, yet the fighters have never shared the ring.
Following Joshua’s defeat, hopes for the matchup appeared to diminish, especially with Fury’s scheduled rematch against Oleksandr Usyk later this year. However, Smith reaffirmed the public’s strong desire for the all-British fight, stating, “Win, lose, or draw, everyone wants to see AJ versus Fury. It needs to happen. People want to see it happen, and I’m sure it will. It’s too big not to happen.”
Smith also pointed out that Joshua has demonstrated resilience after past defeats, having successfully rebuilt himself before. He noted Joshua’s willingness to take risks, citing his rematch with Andy Ruiz, where he showcased a significant improvement.
With Fury’s heavyweight dominance and Joshua’s relentless pursuit of titles, the potential for this monumental clash remains alive, promising to be one of the most significant events in British boxing history.
