Anthony Joshua has once again called out Tyson Fury for a British super-fight - hours after the IBF's latest announcement.
Joshua and Fury have long been tipped to face off in the ring in what would be one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.
For various reasons, that fight has never taken place, with Fury taking on Deontay Wilder before two bouts in succession against Oleksandr Usyk.
Joshua's star, meanwhile, has waned in recent years as a result of losing back-to-back fights to Usyk in 2021 and 2022.
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He suffered a fifth-round knockout in his IBF heavyweight title bout against Daniel Dubois last September.
Now, the IBF have confirmed that Joshua has officially dropped out of the top 15 of their rankings due to inactivity.
The 35-year-old has taken to Instagram to address his year-long absence from the ring - and took the opportunity to call out Fury.
He stated by praising Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley, writing: "I'm proud of Joseph Parker. Even tho he is a competitor. Real recognises real. He's in the game to fight whoever, whenever and that's the DNA of a real general. Unlike his dippy mate Tyson Fury.
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"I would discet [sic] his career/record in minutes but I'll leave that for a potential gloves are off if he ever comes back and fights Big Femi.
"To my supporters, I'll be back to lace up my boots and put on my gloves sooner than later, hopefully punching Fury's head in and dancing around his flicker jab with ease."
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh claimed earlier this year that Fury was set for a return to the ring in 2026.
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But 'The Gypsy King' has ruled out a comeback and says he is retired, telling Sky Sports Racing in August: "Never. Really! Too old, look at my beard, all grey. Boxing's a young man's game."
Topics: Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Boxing, Joseph Parker
Ryan Smart