Anthony Joshua wasted no time in challenging Tyson Fury shortly after defeating Jake Paul. Joshua, making his comeback since losing to Daniel Dubois, faced the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a heavyweight showdown in Miami. Initially struggling to connect with his punches, Joshua eventually found his rhythm and secured two knockdowns in the fifth round, leading to the referee stopping the fight in the sixth.

Acknowledging the Miami crowd’s support, Joshua shifted his focus to the future, emphasizing his desire to face Fury in a scheduled bout next year. He praised Paul for his resilience in the ring but asserted his readiness to take on Fury and urged him to back up his words with action.

Joshua’s promoter also expressed eagerness for the Fury fight, highlighting it as a significant event in boxing. Amid controversy over Joshua’s earlier remarks about potentially “killing” Paul in the ring, Joshua clarified that such statements are part of the fight mentality, emphasizing the risks inherent in boxing competition.

Fury, however, criticized Joshua’s comments, dismissing them as inappropriate and boasting about his own capabilities. He issued a strong warning to Joshua, asserting his readiness to defeat him in a match.