Anthony Joshua has declared his intention to defeat Tyson Fury after delivering a strong message to his rival following his victory over Kristian Prenga. The former two-time heavyweight champion made a comeback to the ring on Saturday night, overcoming a near-fatal car accident in Nigeria that tragically claimed the lives of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
Amid speculation of a potential showdown between Fury and Joshua, both fighters had to fulfill their warm-up fight commitments. While Fury forced Mariusz Wach to retire in his recent bout, Joshua faced a scare when he was knocked down early in his fight with Prenga but rallied back to secure a knockout victory.
In a post-fight interview, Joshua expressed his readiness to face Fury, remarking, “Imma rip his heart out.” Despite the fierce tone, Joshua also emphasized his respect for Fury’s accomplishments and the significance of their upcoming clash. Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that contracts for the highly anticipated bout had been signed, praising Joshua’s resilience and determination to return to the ring.
Hearn acknowledged the challenges Joshua had overcome, highlighting the boxer’s strength and resolve in the face of adversity. He commended Joshua for using boxing as a tool to navigate through difficult times and expressed confidence in his ability to rise to the occasion once again.