Fury shocked fans in January when he suddenly announced his retirement. This came after he lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Many people thought Fury and Joshua would finally meet in the ring in 2025, but Fury's decision put those plans on hold.
In recent weeks, rumors started flying that Fury was back in training. But Fury quickly shot down those rumors on social media. He said:
"I hear a lot of talk of the Gypsy King returning to boxing, and I ask the question of this one. For what? What would I return for? More boxing belts? Won 22 of them."
Fury went on to say he's happy and content with what he's achieved in boxing. He insisted he's in no rush to come back and get his face punched in.
"I've been rumped. That's it, fair play to them. They've had their use of me, but I'm happy. I'm happy, contented with what I've done, what I've achieved, what I've accomplished, been around the world and back again, and here we are."
But Joshua isn't buying it. He took to social media and posted a photo of himself watching Fury in a ring. Along with the picture, Joshua wrote:
"One of these days it'll be me standing in the opposite corner, ready and fully charged spiritually."
This response shows Joshua still believes the fight will happen someday. Many boxing fans agree with him, thinking there's still a chance these two British heavyweights will face off.
The potential clash between Joshua and Fury has been talked about for years. It's a fight that boxing's biggest names have weighed in on, each giving their take on who would win if it ever happens.
For now, Joshua remains active in the sport while Fury insists he's enjoying retirement. But in the world of boxing, you can never say never. Fans will keep hoping to see these two giants of British boxing finally settle things in the ring.