Anthony Joshua: Turki Alalshikh and Netflix want me to lose to Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua has revealed that Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh and streaming platform Netflix want him to lose to Tyson Fury in their upcoming "Battle of Britain" match. The fight, which will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff instead of New York's Madison Square Garden, is now set to happen on December 11. Alalshikh, who is financing the bout, has stated that moving the event to the UK will cost him $70 million in revenue, but he is willing to make the sacrifice for British fans.

Hearn, Joshua's promoter, mentioned that Joshua made the decision, knowing there would be an "eight-figure difference" in his pay packet. Fury, who has a closer relationship with Netflix and American promoter Dana White, was more comfortable fighting in the United States. Joshua believes the fight's organizers will favor Fury, but he is prepared to "stomp all over" those who want to see him fail.

He stated, "Yes, I believe that. I want to do good but if someone hits you, you stab them. If you f*** with me and you want to see me lose, I will f*** you up even more."