Anthony Joshua is set to fight Tyson Fury in 2025 as he vows to continue boxing after his crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois in September.
Former world heavyweight champion Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round by teammate Brett Dubois at Wembley Stadium, suffering his fourth loss in his career.
However, the 35-year-old does not appear to be thinking about retirement and is hoping for a long-awaited showdown with Fury, who was recently bested by Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia for the second time.
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“In 2025, I am targeting Tyson Fury,” Joshua said during a trip to meet Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.
Reflecting on the Dubois match, he added: “It makes me hungry, makes me want to work harder. Time is of the essence, time is limited, so I just want to put in more work.”
“When I look back, I think I could have done more in 2024. I have another opportunity in 2025 to do more and I will make sure I take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way.
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“I should have won but I didn't, and I will come back again.
“My life has ups and downs so I have to get used to the turbulent times and keep riding the wave.
“I can't stop now. I have to keep going until I reach my destination.”
talking to Sky Sports After Fury's defeat to Usyk on December 21, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn said: “It's definitely Fury's only fight and other than the rematch with Dubois, it's obviously AJ's only fight.
“Has there ever been a better time? Both are coming off defeats, both are at the end of their careers.
“One at Wembley, one in Riyadh, and two fights in 2025.”
