Lennox Lewis drops Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury | Boxing News

Boxing legend Lennox Lewis has dropped a major trace that a showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury has already been sealed. The three-time world champion was offering commentary for Netflix during Joshua’s conflict with Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Paul managed to survive six rounds before Joshua delivered a devastating proper hook. The blow introduced the competition to an abrupt end, with it subsequently rising that the American had sustained a fractured jaw in two locations, wrapping up what many boxing followers regarded as nothing more than a money grab.

Joshua wasted little time in calling out the game’s elite names for his next outing. He particularly focused long-time rival and former heavyweight king Fury as his most well-liked next opponent.

He said: “If Tyson is as serious as he thinks he is, if he wants to put down his Twitter fingers and put on some gloves, and come and fight in the ring, take a challenge.

“Step in the ring with me next if you are a real unhealthy boy, do not give all that speaking, AJ this, AJ that, let’s have a look at you in the ring and discuss with your fists.” Whilst addressing the challenge, Lewis may have inadvertently revealed that the bout is much nearer to confirmation than previously believed.

He said: “It’s the battle we’re ready for. Both are speaking about it, the battle has been signed, so that is what we’re ready for next. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, one of the largest fights in British historical past, it’s going to occur.”

Despite years of war of words between the duo, a mega-fight has still failed to materialise. Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, disclosed that his star fighter is plotting a return in the coming months, with sights set on a clash with Fury next summer.

Yet, just weeks following his second defeat to Usyk, ‘The Gypsy King’ shocked the boxing fraternity by declaring his retirement. Nevertheless, in recent months, Fury has hinted at a potential comeback by sharing multiple training videos across social media platforms.

With speculation continuing to swirl around a Joshua vs Fury showdown, former world champion Khan has weighed in on who would emerge victorious. “That could be a implausible battle,” he said via Betway.

“Two British heavyweights, even though they do not have a title now, I feel it’s a battle that the followers need to see. It could be the dream. Styles make fights. A boxer vs a puncher – the distinction attracts consideration, and it will be a implausible battle.

“Anthony Joshua has the six-pack, the big arms and everything – whereas you look at Tyson Fury and you’d think it is a mismatch for Joshua, but that would be an incredible fight and a 50/50 fight.

“Tyson Fury’s a beast; he’s unpredictable, and you never underestimate him. One factor about Tyson Fury is that he can pull it out of the bag.

“When he needs to perform and put on a good show, he always does it. That is why people love to watch him, and that is why he puts bums on seats.

“That’s why he has been paid so properly from the Riyadh Season by Turki Alalshikh and Saudi Arabia because he takes dangerous fights and has accomplished so properly. Tyson thrives under strain, places on a show. That’s why people watch him.”