Tyson Fury's Father Makes Huge Claim About Potential Anthony Joshua Fight

Tyson Fury's father has claimed that Anthony Joshua is 'frightened' of his son and will retire from boxing without fighting his fellow Brit.

A fight between Fury and Joshua has been discussed over the last week following the former's victory over Deontay Wilder.

It would be a huge bout to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion but John Fury doesn't think it'll end up happening as Joshua is 'too scared'.

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"I don't think he will [fight Fury] because he's too frightened," he explained per The Sun.

"He'll retire before he faces Tyson Fury. The Gypsy King will retire him without even fighting him, and I've said it first."

The 55-year-old also believes that 'The Gypsy King' is in a different league to 'AJ' and would leave him 'in tears'.

"You know the aliens are light years ahead of us in brainpower, that's how my son is in front of Joshua in [terms of] ability.

"He [Joshua] can't do it! He's got slow feet, he's got a few fast hands, he goes 1,2, left-hook, chin stuck in the air.

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"You've seen him, he's blown out of his a** when he gets a bit of pressure put on him. Tyson will do more than pressurise him.

"He'll be crying after four rounds, tears will be rolling down out of his eyes like marrowfat peas.

"[He'll be] on the floor, end of. Give me them belts back that you've stolen you bum. That's it."

The claim comes just a week after John explained he wants his son to retire after handing longtime rival Wilder the first loss of his career.

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He said: "I want my son to retire now. He's done enough. It's been an uphill battle for him. He's done enough. I want him to pack it in now.

"I think it's in the back of his mind. He can't do any more. He's won every professional title. Enough is enough. There's more to life now. He's given it his all.

"He's got no more to prove. He's proved he's been a worthy champion from this country. He's been 13 years as a pro and he's always been the opponent.

"He's 31-years-old. He's got a young family and I do believe his children deserve their father."

But Joshua is reportedly keen on a fight with Fury and promoter Eddie Hearn is also eager.

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Topics: Tyson Fury, Boxing News, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, John Fury

Daniel Marland

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