Anthony Joshua breaks silence on Tyson Fury fight rumours - after reports claimed a blockbuster British showdown had been agreed for 2025
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Anthony Joshua has spoken for the first time since rumours circulated that he was set to fight Tyson Fury in 2025. The two British heavyweights have shared a long-running and bitter rivalry over the years, with constant speculation at times that a highly-anticipated fight between them will finally take place.
![[Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in December and a fight with Joshua was mooted]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/03/07/93701749-14246419-image-a-2_1735889908950.jpg)
Yet, despite strong public support for a bout and significant conjecture and negotiations, a showdown has never materialised. However, earlier this week, rumours circulated on social media that a fight had finally been agreed between Joshua and Fury in what would be dubbed as 'The Battle of Britain' and arguably the biggest fight in British boxing history, with a date set for April 26 at Wembley.
![[Joshua hasn't fought since losing to Daniel Dubois but said he was targeting the Gypsy King]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/03/07/93701831-14246419-image-a-3_1735889935481.jpg)
And, while nothing has been confirmed, speaking on Thursday, Joshua gave credence to the speculation by outlining his plan for the year ahead. '2025, I am targeting Tyson Fury,' the 35-year-old explained during a trip to meet Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.
![[Joshua also reflected on his Dubois defeat and said he is now more determined than ever]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/03/07/93701873-14246419-image-a-6_1735890017784.jpg)
Anthony Joshua has broken his silence on rumours that he will fight Tyson Fury in 2025. Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in December and a fight with Joshua was mooted. Joshua hasn't fought since losing to Daniel Dubois but said he was targeting the Gypsy King.
![[A fight between Fury and Joshua is one that has long been speculated over the years]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/03/07/93701821-14246419-image-a-4_1735889976688.jpg)
Joshua's last fight came in September when he faced rising prospect Daniel Dubois in a bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion. Ultimately though Dubois would hand AJ the fourth defeat of his professional career by stopping him in the fifth round and defending his IBF title in the process.
![[Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Joshua is planning to fight twice in 2025]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/03/07/93701823-14246419-image-a-5_1735889981471.jpg)
