You’re A Clout Chaser, Joshua Rejects Fury Ring Challenge

You’re A Clout Chaser, Joshua Rejects Fury Ring Challenge

Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has declined an immediate fight offer from rival, Tyson Fury, following Saturday night’s bout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fury had cruised to a comfortable victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in a one-sided contest that failed to ignite the crowd.

With Joshua watching from ringside, the self-styled “Gypsy King” called out his long-time rival and urged him to step into the ring.

“I want you, AJ… Let’s give the fight fans what they want. The Battle of Britain,” Fury declared.

“I challenge you, Andy Joshua, to fight me, the Gypsy King, next. You accept my challenge? Let him say yes or no. Come on, you big shithouse!” he added.

Joshua, however, declined the invitation and did not enter the ring, drawing jeers from sections of the crowd.

He later responded to Fury, saying, “Tyson… you’re a clout chaser. Tyson, I’ve never had no problem getting in the ring with you. I punched you out when we were kids, and after seeing you in the ring tonight, I’d punch you up again.

“With all due respect, tonight is your night and I will sit across the ring from you in due time. You ain’t gonna tell me what to do.

“I’ve been chasing you for the last 10 years. When you’re ready, you come and see me and tell me your terms and conditions. I’m the boss, you work for me. I’m the landlord, remember that, you work for me.”