Fury declares Joshua fight biggest in boxing, despite Makhmudov bout
Tyson Fury has reaffirmed that his long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua remains the biggest fight in boxing, even ahead of his April 11 comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov. Speaking to Sky Sports, Fury stated: 'The biggest fight for me in world boxing is me versus AJ. Even today, after all these years, it's still the biggest fight.' This declaration comes despite Fury holding all major heavyweight titles at different points in his career and having already conquered the division. Fury frames the Joshua fight not as a necessity but as a legacy-defining spectacle, emphasizing fan interest over gold: 'I'd take the chance to knock AJ out... the fans are more interested in me and Joshua in the street rather than another world title.' The potential matchup has loomed for over a decade between the two British giants, with Fury's recent focus on Makhmudov serving as a stepping stone. Meanwhile, Joshua's career has been disrupted by a December car accident that claimed his trainer's life, though he's resumed training for a summer return. Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed serious discussions occurred pre-accident but stated 'absolutely nothing is agreed.' Other potential fights include a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk or bouts with Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois, but Fury maintains none match the magnitude of facing Joshua. This rivalry continues to shape boxing narratives, with legacy outweighing title pursuits for Fury.