Reddit fans reminded of ‘Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather’ after Anthony Joshua hints at Tyson Fury fight

Anthony Joshua's desire to fight fellow British boxer Tyson Fury builds excitement and anticipation in the boxing community.

Fans recall Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight as Anthony Joshua wants to clash against Tyson Fury (Image via DAZN)

In the current heavyweight boxing landscape, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are two of the most popular boxers in the world. Despite their immense popularity, both Joshua and Fury have struggled to secure victories in their most recent fights. This situation raises questions about the possibility of a future match between these two prominent British heavyweights.

Keeping that in mind, Anthony Joshua was recently on a trip to Nigeria, the place where his roots are attached to. During that trip, Joshua met the Nigerian president Bola Tinubu, and delved into an intriguing discussion about his previous defeat against Daniel Dubois. Along with that, the 35-year-old boxer also revealed who he plans to face off against next.

2025, I am targeting Tyson Fury… 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.
Anthony Joshua to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (HT: @SkySportsBoxing)

Interestingly, Tyson Fury is coming off a recent defeat against Oleksandr Usyk for the second time in a row. This loss has sparked speculation about the ‘Gypsy King’ potentially facing his fellow countryman, Joshua, next. Several reports suggest that Fury is interested in a million-dollar matchup against AJ. These discussions have been seemingly confirmed by several prominent figures in the boxing community.

Anthony Joshua confirms he is pursuing a fight against Tyson Fury in 2025 ?? pic.twitter.com/08o4KVnvg0
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) January 3, 2025

Notably, Eddie Hearn, the head of Matchroom Boxing, and Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Saudi GEA, are eager to see a clash between Joshua and Fury. As such, they believe this fight has the potential to become one of the biggest events of 2025. With Joshua’s recent comments reigniting interest in the matchup, discussions and reactions within the boxing community have intensified.

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Fight fans react to Anthony Joshua eyeing for a clash against Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury were in talks a few years ago about a potential fight. As a result, both heavyweight British boxers have had a longstanding rivalry. Despite their intense animosity, Joshua and Fury have never faced each other in the ring. With renewed speculation about a possible matchup, fight fans are eager to see them clash.

Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois in action (Image via Sky Sports)

Both Joshua and Fury are eager to rebound in their boxing careers, which has heightened expectations for their potential clash. Many fight fans are reminiscing about past encounters between boxing giants. A notable example is the infamous match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in 2015. Check out some of the reactions below.

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A majority of fight fans are excited about this matchup, with many hoping it will take place in the UK. Some have even drawn comparisons between the fights of Fury and Joshua against Oleksandr Usyk. Given Turki Alalshikh’s ongoing efforts to elevate the boxing world, it will be interesting to see if this matchup will actually happen.

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