Tyson Fury has publicly questioned whether a long-anticipated matchup with fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua will materialize, expressing skepticism despite the fighters being scheduled to meet in November with details still pending.
Fury is set to compete against Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand on Friday, while Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. In comments made to Sky Sports News, Fury indicated his willingness to pursue alternative opponents with the five remaining months of the year, dismissing Joshua with dismissive rhetoric about his rival and suggesting he has never been confident the bout would happen. Joshua responded by trading insults, referencing Fury’s physique and reiterating his commitment to defeating Prenga before calling on Fury to fulfill his obligation to fight him.
Joshua expressed openness to adjusting fight logistics, including the possibility of Wembley Stadium extending its curfew to accommodate international broadcasting if the matchup takes place there. He suggested a casual pre-fight atmosphere before the main event. Fury indicated he would return home after his Thailand fight rather than travel to Saudi Arabia to observe Joshua’s bout, further signaling his detachment from the potential Joshua matchup.
Wach, a 46-year-old heavyweight who last held a world title in 2012, has maintained an active fighting schedule despite losing eight of his last 12 bouts. He has stated ambitions to disrupt Fury’s plans of facing Joshua. Fury characterized his opponent as a dangerous veteran with over 20 years of professional experience, while emphasizing his own readiness after ten weeks of training preparation.
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