On Monday, Fury posted a video on social media proposing a title fight with Joshua, who is coming off last month’s points defeat in his rematch with WBA, WBO, IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk.
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Fury, who suggested he was retiring from boxing after beating Dillian Whyte in April, is now searching for a high-profile opponent after rival champion Oleksandr Usyk said he does not intend to fight again until 2023.
The American is also considering his future in the sport but he remains the No 1 ranked heavyweight with the WBC. Fury is adamant he is walking away from the sport and if he backs up his threat to quit then the title will become vacant.
Fury, 33, retained his title and his unbeaten record with a sixth-round stoppage of his fellow Brit on Saturday.
The all-British bout has finally been confirmed after the pair struck an agreement earlier this week.
Spinks passed away with only a few close friends and family present due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Tyson Fury is mentally stronger than Anthony Joshua and would overcome his British rival in similarly commanding fashion to how he defeated Deontay Wilder, his coach Andy Lee claimed.
Tyson Fury has warned Deontay Wilder that he cannot “run forever” from their hotly anticipated heavyweight re-match.
Tyson Fury is in good spirits ahead of Saturday’s WBC heavyweight title fight with Deontay Wilder and believes he will win ‘one million per cent’.
However, despite the latest hurdle in negotiations, Wilder – the WBC heavyweight champion – is sure the fight is still going to go ahead.