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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua press conference takes unexpected turn
MMA Junkie • • general
Key Points:
- Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua officially faced off at their first press conference for the WBA super heavyweight title fight scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff, Wales, displaying a surprisingly friendly atmosphere despite years of rivalry and trash talk.
- Fury praised Joshua's achievements, calling him a two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, and a role model for British boxing, while expressing excitement for their long-anticipated bout.
- Both fighters acknowledged their age, with Fury emphasizing that the fight is the "icing on the cake" of their careers and looking forward to competing in front of 80,000 fans.
- Joshua responded diplomatically to questions about Fury’s controversial win over Francis Ngannou, insisting that comparisons are meaningless until they actually fight in the ring.
- The press conference ended on a light note with Fury hoping to share a pint with Joshua after the fight, though Joshua jokingly expressed some mistrust.
