Quips, slights and a surprise twist: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury come face to face
Heavyweight boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury met in London to promote their upcoming December fight. A notable development includes Joshua working with Peter Fury and Ben Davison, both of whom have historical ties to Tyson Fury.
Why it matters
The fight is a major event in professional boxing, and the shifting alliances between the fighters' camps add significant narrative intrigue to the buildup.
Tyson Fury (left) and Anthony Joshua meet at a press conference in London. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters Tyson Fury (left) and Anthony Joshua meet at a press conference in London. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters Boxing Quips, slights and a surprise twist: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury come face to face Joshua reveals he is speaking to Peter Fury on training
Fury vows to ‘blast him out’ at London press conference
Prefer the Guardian on Google Anthony Joshua has revealed that he is in contact with Tyson Fury’s uncle Peter, in a surprise twist to the buildup between the two former world champion heavyweights who will finally meet in the ring in Cardiff in December.
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