Tyson Fury has threatened to rival boxer Anthony Joshua ahead of his upcoming fight with Jake Paul.
On December 19, former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua will make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring for a surprise bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.
The pair will fight wearing 10oz gloves across eight rounds lasting three minutes each at Miami's Kaseya Center.
Of course, Joshua is heading into the fight as a heavy favourite, with rumours have already circulating about what could be next for Brit once he picks up a comfortable win over Paul, with a fight with rival Fury believed to be closer than ever.
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And it appears that Fury is already building up the hype for a future bout with Joshua, as he has threatened his fellow British heavyweight in a social media callout ahead of Paul v Joshua.
Ahead of their fight, both Paul and Joshua spoke with the media after taking part in open workouts, with the former heavyweight champion sending a chilling message to his opponent ahead of the bout.
"I was actually looking at myself - and I'm a very respectful guy brought up by a good family - but if I can kill you, I will kill you," Joshua claimed.
"That's just how I am and this is just the job I do. Boxing's not such a fun sport; you can't play boxing."
Shortly after, Fury took to social media to share his reaction to Joshua's claims, and it's safe to say that he's not impressed with his heavyweight rival.
Speaking on his Instagram story, Fury said: “I’ve just been sent a video of Anthony Joshua talking about, ‘If he kills somebody, he’d kill somebody in a boxing ring.
“I think, you know what, he’s a little bit long in the tooth to be talking s***e like that. He’s 37 years old, at the end of his career fighting a YouTuber, a Disney Channel guy who Tommy beat.
“And now he’s talking about killing him and all that to try and sell, please. Barking up the wrong tree, idiot.
"He’s a fun fact, if I ever come across you, bum, I’m knocking you dead spark out. I ain’t a YouTuber or a man half your size, I am him, the man.
“You’re a classless loser, coming off a 15-month knockout defeat to a local lad. Imagine if someone from Morecambe knocked me out. You big bum, useless dosser. And I can’t wait if Jake Paul knocks you spark out you big bum.”
Throughout their careers, reports have consistently linked Joshua and Fury with a mega fight that would finally settle their rivalry and decide the the best British heavyweight of this generation.
Despite both men saying they were ready to meet in the ring, the fight has never happened, but it now appears that it could finally be on the cards for 2026.
As it stands, Fury is currently retired but, as we all know, it's unlikely he will stay that way should a good opportunity present itself.
And, according to a report from Turki Alalshikh's Ring Magazine, a super fight between Joshua and Fury is being lined up for next year, with Fury's promoter Warren confirming that talks are taking place.
Topics: Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul, Boxing, Heavyweight Boxing
Ben McCrum