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Anthony Joshua\u2019s career is at a crossroads. Tyson Fury\u2019s career \u2013 if you believe a word the multiple-time retiree has to say \u2013 is approaching the end of the road. So will they ever step into the ring together?<\/p>\n
Joshua has lost his belts and was unable to claim them back from Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch in August 2022. That defeat plunges AJ into a pool of mere mortals.<\/p>\n
The 32-year-old has both immense pressure on his shoulders as he seeks to break a losing streak and enjoys renewed freedom to pick and choose his opponents without the belts.<\/p>\n
Of course, the fight Britain wants to see is a definitive encounter between Joshua and Fury. It would be a money-spinner, no doubt, setting viewing records and capturing the public\u2019s attention like no other fight in recent history.<\/p>\n
There has been fresh chat about the pair locking gloves in the ring, and RadioTimes.com<\/a> is on hand to bring you the very latest updates.<\/p>\n The short answer is: not yet. The long answer involves: yes, no, maybe and probably. We bring you the latest details as both fighters continue to make noise over a potential showdown.<\/p>\n On 13th September 2022, Joshua\u2019s camp, 258 MGT and Matchroom Boxing, announced they had provisionally accepted terms for a fight with Fury.<\/p>\n \u201c258 and Matchroom Boxing can confirm, on behalf of Anthony Joshua, that we accepted all terms presented to us by Fury\u2019s team for a fight on December 3rd last Friday.<\/p>\n \u201cDue to the Queen\u2019s passing, it was agreed to halt all communication. We are awaiting a response.\u201d<\/p>\n Of course, while that appears definitive, nothing in boxing is ever clear-cut and certain until two fighters are stood toe-to-toe inside the ring with a baying crowd surrounding them.<\/p>\n On 26th September 2022, Fury appeared to call off the bout after setting a deadline for the deal to be done.<\/p>\n The self-styled Gypsy King posted a video demanding that the contract be officially signed by 5pm or the fight wouldn\u2019t go ahead.<\/p>\n Matchroom Boxing guru Eddie Hearn responded, saying there was \u201cno chance\u201d of the contract being ready to sign on Monday.<\/p>\n He also said: \u201cIf he [Fury] really wants to fight, he\u2019ll let the teams deal with it.\u201d<\/p> On Sunday, a day before the ultimatum, Joshua said: \u201cOf course I\u2019m going to sign that contract. It\u2019s with some lawyers at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n However, for whatever reason, of which simply ironing out formalities and legal terms may well be a factor, the contract remained unsigned by Fury\u2019s self-imposed deadline.<\/p>\n Fury said: \u201cWell guys, it\u2019s official. D-day has come and gone. It\u2019s gone past five o\u2019clock, Monday. No contract has been signed.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s officially over for Joshua. He is now out in the cold with the wolf pack.<\/p>\n \u201cForget about it\u2026 Always knew you didn\u2019t have the minerals to fight the Gypsy King.<\/p>\n \u201cRegardless of what you say now, I don\u2019t really care. Good luck with your career, and your life. End of. Peace out.\u201d<\/p>\n Again, be wary of definitive statements made by a man who has retired on multiple occasions.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide<\/a> or visit our Sport<\/a> hub for the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Michael Potts Published: Tuesday, 27 September 2022 at 12:00 am Anthony Joshua\u2019s career is at a crossroads. Tyson Fury\u2019s career \u2013 if you believe a word the multiple-time retiree has to say \u2013 is approaching the end of the road. So will they ever step into the ring together? 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