Anthony Joshua wants to fight Tyson Fury this year

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) is aiming to fight Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) this year.

Speaking while on visit in Nigeria to meet President Bola Tinubu, Joshua said that his last loss to Daniel Dubois on September made him even hungrier.

Joshua lost via KO in round five from Dubois, in fight for IBF World heavyweight title. In that fight Dubois dropped Joshua four times.

“[In] 2025, I’m targeting Fury,” said Joshua.

“[The loss to Dubois] makes me hungry, makes me want to work harder. Time is of the essence, time is limited, so I just want to put in more work.

“When I look back, I believe I could have done more in 2024. I have another chance in 2025 to do more and I am going to make sure I take every opportunity that comes my way.

“My life is up and down so I have to get used to the turbulent times and keep riding the wave. I can’t stop now. I have to keep going until I reach my destination.”