Did it seem like Joshua doesn't want the Fury fight next?

Ngannou lost both fights, and both of those were jokes that shouldn't have even happened.

Wallin was lucky to not be DQ'd after blatantly trying to rub open the cut with his glove.

Fury ended Wlads reign in an absolute shut out in Wlads home turf. AJ nearly got sparked out by Wlad in AJs backyard in Wlads final fight. Neither of them gave Wlad rematches because quite frankly what was the point?

Fast forward to today where Fury's last fight is against Mahkmudov and AJ has to bully a youtuber not even in his own weight class. Maybe AJ will wait a couple of years before facing Mahkmudov. We'll see.

 

He honestly looked like he smoked up or took an edible and was feeling the effects. Eyes red and looking dazed.

 

Ok, Paris. Make sure and tuck Luke in real good tonight. Tell him he's a big strong man and that he's totally right, the Ukrainian didn't smash him up twice. He was robbed. Oh, and wish him a Happy New Year from all of us!

 

Ofcourse fury wants it now, and probably beats him, we all know what happened to joshua, as much as i want to see this fight, he should not take it as his next fight, i want joshua to be 100% fit and with a clear mind, not the half broken one.

 

I didn't read it as AJ not wanting it. I read it as AJ, quite sensibly, trying to take back control of the situation in the moment. Let's be honest, Fury is pretty hard to deal with and to pin down in negotiations, I imagine. And now Fury - after all these years of having the chance - FINALLY calls AJ out publicly, why shouldn't Joshua be wary and sceptical? We all know Fury is slippery and his word is not to be trusted. Why should Joshua just dance to his tune? I actually thought AJ handled the situation pretty well.

 

This is Joshua's real personality, just look at that psychotic expression...

 

We'd need a time machine then, because we're well past that point.

 

I think you completely misunderstand Joshua's behavior in this case. Fury has been thumbing his nose at Hearn and AJ for years. Aside from all the interviews in which he insulted him, the guy simply thumbed his nose at them and blocked them from testing themselves in the ring during his peak popularity. Even Wilder's choice was a slap in the face for them, choosing a worse fight when he had the option of something better and bigger with AJ as the main event.

Later, he also treated them like a con, canceling agreed-upon fights (because lawyers couldn't verify the contracts) or, for example, giving the media some kind of ultimatum where Joshua had to sign the fight without a contract immediately or there would be no fight.
Things have changed a bit now, and Fury needs this fight because it's the best thing for him in boxing right now.
And I'm not surprised Joshua is approaching this with such energy. This is pure revenge for all these years. You want a fight? Maybe you'll get it, but on my terms. You want me in the ring to shout at you? If I feel like it, I'll give you my attention. "It's that kind of energy. Joshua knows Fury needs him now, but he's been annoying them at every turn all these years, so he better not overexert himself, because he's the one who returned to boxing for AJ."

And the fight will probably happen now. Joshua has been training with Usyk for months under the watchful eye of Chycki, who is closely monitoring everything. Only they know what he's capable of now. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to keep his current performance a surprise. If he's better, the aging Fury might have trouble in the ring. And if he's weak, it's better not to risk defeat right before such a fight.

 

Somebody gets it

Thank you

 

Coming from you, that's hilarious