Tyson Fury Brutally Trolls Anthony Joshua In Press Conference Announcing His Return

Tyson Fury is back, and he's immediately verbally jabbed Anthony Joshua.

The 29-year-old former unified world heavyweight champion is to return to the ring on June 9th in Manchester, after a hiatus away from the sport.

He hasn't been in action since dethroning Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, where he bagged the WBA (super), IBF, WBO, IBO titles.

(Fury's message to Joshua prior to signing a deal with Frank Warren:)

Though, over a period of time, Fury was either stripped, or gave up his titles.

The four aforementioned belts are now in the possession of Joshua. The unbeaten world champion recorded his 21st professional victory last month, beating Joseph Parker, capturing the WBO strap in the process.

Joshua celebrates beating Parker. Image: PA

Joshua is now targeting another unification clash against WBC holder Deontay Wilder.

But, following the return of Fury, he's now put his name in the hat ahead of a potential mega-fight in 2018 or 2019.

And Fury has continued to stoke the rivalry by taking the p*ss out of Joshua during his press conference:

Here's what else he said:

Joshua vs. Fury? Make it happen!

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

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