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Tyson Fury would accept a fight faster than Deontay Wilder – Anthony Joshua

Michael Orodare
By Michael Orodare
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(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 01, 2018 Anthony Joshua of Great Britain celebrates victory over Joseph Parker of New Zealand (out of frame) following their heavyweight unification bout at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Britain's Anthony Joshua will defend his World Boxing Association, World Boxing Organization and International Boxing Federation heavyweight titles against Russia's Alexander Povetkin at London's Wembley Stadium on September 22, promoter Eddie Hearn announced July 16, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF

World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua, has said he believes Tyson Fury would accept a fight “faster than Deontay Wilder” and even offered to help his fellow Brit prepare for the WBC champion.

Joshua regained his WBA ‘super’, IBF and WBO belts with a dominant points win over Andy Ruiz Jr in their rematch and remains determined to become the division’s undisputed champion.

Fury is expected to confirm his second fight against Wilder in February after they battled to a draw last December, with Joshua backing his fellow countryman to collect the WBC belt to set up a blockbuster fight in 2020.

“Honestly, I think [Fury] might beat Deontay Wilder next time they’re out. That’s just my opinion,” Joshua said told Sky Sports.

“I think Tyson Fury would fight me quicker than Wilder would. If that’s the case, I want Fury to win, because I just want to fight.

“To have that fight here on British soil? Man, can you imagine that?

“Fury, if you need me for sparring, we’re going to fight one day. I’ve sparred Tyson Fury when we were kids anyway. I would go out to America and spar Tyson Fury and get him ready for this Wilder fight.

“I would like that fight, because I think Fury would fight me faster than Wilder would.”

Fury responded via social media:

“When I beat Wilder, I will fight you AJ, no problem.

“I would love to have you in camp, really really love to have in camp work out for this fight and give Deontay Wilder a proper beating. I hope you mean it, because I’d love to have you in training camp with me.”

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