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Anthony Joshua Responds Defiantly to Call-Out from Fury and Turki Alalshikh

11 июля 2026 г.Давид Светлов1 мин

Anthony Joshua unexpectedly became the center of attention following Tyson Fury's unanimous decision victory against Arslanbek Makhmudov. The highly anticipated heavyweight rivals engaged in a heated exchange of words after what many considered an unremarkable fight in London.

Fury secured a dominant win over Makhmudov, going the full twelve rounds at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The judges' scorecards reflected Fury's superiority, with scores of 120-108 recorded twice, and a third scorecard showing 119-109. Our own assessment also scored the bout 119-109 in favor of Fury.

The significant moment occurred when both Fury and Turki Alalshikh, the driving force behind Saudi boxing events, directly addressed Joshua. In a surprising and defiant display, Joshua responded with a gesture, showing his middle finger to both Fury and Alalshikh. This bold reaction clearly indicated Joshua's displeasure and unwillingness to be dictated to, setting the stage for future confrontations.