Anthony Joshua has never been one to mince words, and his recent comments about fellow boxer Tyson Fury are no exception. “I’m glad Fury is not the undisputed champion,” Joshua declared, openly expressing his disdain for Fury and labeling him “an idiot.”
Joshua elaborated on his views, saying, “I’ve always said he’s an idiot; he’s very disrespectful. I don’t care, but I just feel like he thinks by stepping on others, it makes him feel better.”
The former heavyweight champion emphasized that he isn’t competing against anyone but himself. “I’m in my own lane, but he has to step on others to make himself feel comfortable, and that’s not good,” Joshua remarked.
He particularly criticized Fury’s lack of respect for other fighters, including Oleksandr Usyk. “The way he disrespects Usyk, calling him names and making derogatory comments, it’s not good for the sport.”
Joshua believes that mutual respect is crucial for elevating boxing. “If I respect you and you respect me, we can elevate this sport, and people will see us as two of the elite fighters in the world,” he said.
However, Joshua accuses Fury of trying to undermine his opponents. “Fury will trample on you and make you look like some guy who just walked out of a pub, acting like you’re not on his level,” Joshua explained. “Then he goes and gets beaten, and he deserves it.”
The boxing world has always been rife with rivalry and tension, but Joshua’s comments highlight a deeper issue of respect and sportsmanship. While Joshua continues to focus on his own career, his criticisms of Fury underscore the importance of mutual respect in the sport. As the boxing community looks on, it remains to be seen how Fury will respond to Joshua’s pointed remarks.
