Anthony Joshua is chasing a fight with Tyson Fury in 2025 as he vows to continue boxing after suffering a shock defeat to Daniel Dubois in September.
Former world heavyweight champion Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round by his colleague Brit Dubois at Wembley Stadium as he suffered his fourth career defeat.
However, the 35-year-old does not appear to be considering retirement and is hoping for a long-awaited rematch with Fury, who was recently announced by Oleksandr Usyk in in Saudi Arabia for the second time.
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“2025, I'm targeting Tyson Fury,” said Joshua, on a trip to meet Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.
Reflecting on the Dubois fight, he said: “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 believe I could have done more in 2024. I have another chance in 2025 to do more and I'm going to make sure I take it every opportunity that comes my way.
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“I should have won but I didn't and I'm going to go again.
“My life is up and down 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 following Fury's loss to Usyk on December 21, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn said: “This is definitely the only fight for Fury and apart from the Dubois rematch, it's clearly the only fight for AJ.
“Was there ever a better time? They are both winning the case, both behind their careers.
“One in Wembley, one in Riyadh, two fights in 2025.”
