Joshua and Fury Stalemate Over Potential Fight Agreement

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are currently in a contract stalemate regarding a potential fight, with neither having signed an agreement despite public assertions of progress. Fury's team claims they have already signed the contract, while Joshua has not, reflecting a pattern of negotiations that have historically failed to result in an actual fight.

Their latest public encounter occurred during Fury's fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, where Fury called Joshua to join him ringside, but Joshua remained backstage. Fury expressed frustration, stating he did not want to engage in a ringside confrontation.

Joshua's inactivity, having fought only once in the past 18 months, raises concerns about his readiness for a significant bout. He is scheduled to fight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25, which is intended to help him regain his rhythm.

The situation is complicated by Joshua's personal challenges, including a car crash in December that resulted in the deaths of two friends.