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Anthony Joshua Mocks Tyson Fury By Impersonating His Call-Out Videos

Written by Adam Mustill on 3rd April 2023.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua has mocked Tyson Fury by impersonating his famous call-out videos.

Joshua and Fury were close to finally meeting in an all-British blockbuster last December when the WBC champion called out ‘AJ’ after back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.

However, after several deadlines set by Tyson over social media were missed, the negotiations stopped and Fury went on to fight Derek Chisora for a third time.

Joshua returned to the ring for the first time since those defeats to Usyk with a points decision victory over Jermaine Franklin.

All the pre-fight talk was about a potential Fury-Joshua fight in the summer after the undisputed clash against Usyk fell apart – and Joshua made it clear after beating Franklin that it is what he wants next.

“I try and provide for the fans so whatever the fans want, they said Fury?

Well the ball’s in his court. I 100% would be honoured to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world. I stand here and say that proudly, that would be an honour.

So wherever you are if you’re listening you know my management, you know my promoter, we’ve had dialogue before so let’s hopefully get this on sooner than later. We’re not getting any younger.”

In his post fight press conference, Joshua admitted he couldn’t beat Fury in a verbal battle and went on to impersonate his call-outs.

“You’re not going to beat Tyson Fury in a verbal battle.

‘Jimmy, I’m calling you out to come and fight me at Croxdale park. What does he do on the internet. 70-30 you rabbit.’”

Many fans feel that Joshua needed a statement performance against Franklin to set up the Fury fight, but a somewhat lacklustre showing has dampened those hopes. Dillian Whyte, who also beat Franklin by points decision, looks now to be the favourite for AJ’s next opponent.

Fury has gone unusually quiet since the Usyk talks collapsed with his promoter, Frank Warren, not ruling out the possibility of retirement.