Anthony Joshua shares his thoughts on Usyk defeating Tyson Fury for the world heavyweight champion title, openly mocking Fury.

Fury Loses Heavyweight Crown to Usyk, Sets Up Explosive Rematch With Only Three Belts on the Line

Anthony Joshua Mocks Tyson Fury, Calls Him an “Idiot” After Usyk Defeat

Anthony Joshua has openly expressed his satisfaction at Tyson Fury’s recent defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, a loss that shattered Fury’s dream of becoming the undisputed heavyweight world champion.

 

In a shocking upset last month, Fury tasted the bitterness of his first career defeat as Usyk ascended to the throne as the top heavyweight fighter globally. The highly anticipated rematch is set for four days before Christmas, but this time, only three belts will be contested. Usyk preemptively surrendered his IBF belt to avoid a potential future loss of it.

 

This strategic move has significant implications for the heavyweight division. The IBF belt will now be at stake when Joshua faces Daniel Dubois at Wembley on September 21. Dubois, previously the interim titleholder, was elevated to full champion status following his victory over Filip Hrgovic earlier this month. Should Fury overcome Usyk on December 21, he may have another opportunity to claim the undisputed title, contingent on the outcome of Joshua’s clash with Dubois.

 

Joshua, never one to mince words, didn’t hold back his feelings towards Fury. “I’m glad Fury isn’t the undisputed champion. I just think he’s an idiot. If it was someone else, I might think it was a shame [that all four belts won’t be on the line]. I’ve always said he’s an idiot; he’s very disrespectful. Not in a way I care about, but I just feel like he thinks by stepping on other people that makes him feel better,” Joshua remarked.

 

“I’m not in competition with anyone. I’m in my own lane, but he has to step on people to make himself feel good, and that’s not good. The way he disrespected Usyk, calling him rabbit this and middleweight that. It’s not good for the sport. If I respect you and you respect me, we can lift this sport up, and people think we are two of the most elite fighters in the world. But Fury will step on you and make you look like a guy who’s just walked out of a pub and he’s not on your level. Then he goes and gets spanked, he deserves it.”

 

As Joshua prepares to reclaim the heavyweight title for the third time against Dubois, he reflects on his journey. Since losing consecutive bouts to Usyk, Joshua has rebuilt his career with four straight victories. Dubois, initially the IBF’s mandatory challenger, now has the opportunity to face fellow Briton Joshua after Usyk’s decision to vacate the title was confirmed on Wednesday.

 

In a video posted on social media, Usyk addressed Joshua and Dubois directly. “Anthony and Daniel, listen. I know the IBF title is important to you. It is my present to you on September 21,” Usyk announced. The Ukrainian sensation became the first heavyweight to simultaneously hold the IBF, WBO, WBA, and WBC belts following his triumph over Fury in Riyadh.

 

The upcoming matches promise to reshape the heavyweight landscape dramatically. With personal rivalries boiling over and titles on the line, fans worldwide eagerly await the explosive showdowns that will define the future of the sport. Joshua’s candid remarks have only added fuel to the fire, setting the stage for an intense period of heavyweight boxing.