Anthony Joshua is targeting a fight with Tyson Fury in 2025 as he vows to continue boxing after his crushing loss to Daniel Dubois in September.
Former world heavyweight champion Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round by fellow Briton Dubois at Wembley as he suffered the fourth defeat of his career.
However, the 35-year-old does not appear to be considering retirement and is hoping for a much-anticipated showdown with Fury, who Oleksandr Usyk recently scored in Saudi Arabia for the second time.
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“2025, I’m targeting Tyson Fury,” Joshua said, on a trip to meet Nigerian president Bola Tinubu.
Reflecting on the Dubois race, he added, “It 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 think I could have done more in 2024. I have another chance in 2025 to do more and I will make sure I take every opportunity that comes my way.
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“I should have won but I didn’t and I’m going again.
“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.”
Talking to you Sky Sports after Fury’s loss to Usyk on December 21, Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, said: “It’s definitely the only fight for Fury and apart from the rematch Dubois, it’s obviously the only fight for AJ.
“Was there ever a better time? Both are coming off losses, both at the end of their careers.
“One at Wembley, one at Riyadh, two games in 2025.”
