Tyson Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision in a heavyweight contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with the fight streamed live on Netflix. Both fighters received immediate boxing suspensions from the British Boxing Board of Control following the bout. Anthony Joshua was present at ringside for the fight but refused to step into the ring to face Fury afterward.
Netflix announced on social media that the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua fight would happen in autumn in the UK, but Fury's promoter Frank Warren quickly denied the announcement. Team Fury says they have signed the contract for a fight against Anthony Joshua, but Joshua has not, according to multiple reports. Tyson Fury has a three-fight deal for this year and wants to fight Anthony Joshua next, threatening retirement if it does not happen.
He didn't want the smoke. He came ringside to make the fight. If it was me, I'd have jumped in the ring. Ten years in the making and still there's uncertainty if it's going to happen next.
Anthony Joshua called Tyson Fury a 'clout chaser' amid the ongoing tensions.
If it isn't AJ next, I'm not interested in boxing again. It's either him or I'm gone.
Let's fight. What's the hold-up?