Fury wants boxing clash with Joshua after comeback fight against Makhmudov

British heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury declared his intention to fight fellow countryman Anthony Joshua next, following his scheduled comeback bout against Agit Kabayel on Saturday, December 23, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The announcement, made during fight week preparations, aims to reignite one of British boxing's most anticipated rivalries, which has been delayed for years due to promotional and scheduling conflicts. The 35-year-old Fury, who holds the WBC title, is returning to action after a controversial split-decision victory over Francis Ngannou in October. His opponent this weekend, Germany's Kabayel, is a significant underdog, making Fury's post-fight comments about Joshua the primary focus of media attention. Fury stated that facing Joshua is the fight the British public wants and that he is ready to make it happen in 2024, potentially in another major event in the Middle East. This public call-out represents a major shift in the long-stalled negotiations for a historic all-British heavyweight unification fight. Anthony Joshua, a two-time former world champion, has been rebuilding his career with three wins in 2023 under new trainer Ben Davison. A fight between Fury and Joshua would not only be a massive sporting event but also a major financial spectacle, with both fighters among the highest earners in the sport. The ball is now in Joshua's court to respond, with the boxing world eagerly awaiting his reaction to Fury's challenge.