Fury, Joshua kick off 'battle of Britain' in good spirits
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua were all smiles as they kicked off the countdown to their much-anticipated heavyweight showdown at a pre-fight press conference in London. The British two-time world champions will finally lock horns in Cardiff on December 11 after years of false starts and barbs at each other. Those expecting fireworks as the two shared a stage in front of a crowd of 1,000 fans were…
London, September 30: Former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua met face-to-face for the first time on Wednesday, signalling the arrival of their highly anticipated bout. The pair, aged 38 and 36 respectively, are set to clash at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11, with ticket sales commencing on October 9.
At a London news conference, the two heavyweights demonstrated mutual respect while engaging in some playful banter. Joshua requested a minute's silence for two friends who lost their lives in a car accident in Nigeria, while Fury highlighted Joshua's accomplishments, praising the champion's achievements and calling him a role model for British boxing.
Despite their differences, the two fighters emphasized their commitment to a competitive fight, with Fury jokingly predicting that Joshua would fall like a ton of bricks when hit. Both men conveyed the significance of the British venue for the bout, with Netflix sponsoring the event and Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh providing financial backing.
The final press conference concluded on a positive note, with Joshua playfully trying to tickle Fury, who jokingly suggested they enjoy a pint together post-fight.
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