Joshua open to the Fury duel: He needs the boxing world.

Anthony Joshua admitted that he had to fight Tyson Fury before retirement.

The two boxers have negotiated for several months, but a battle this year will not be realised, because America's arbitration decided Fury to face Dayton Wilder for the third time.

Fury there will try to defend the WBC title, but prior to that, Joshua will try to hold the title as well by confronting Oleksander Ussyk on September 25th at Tottenham Stadium.

Asked if he'd have to face Fury, Joshua's response was positive, because he sees enough for the record.

I need it. We need it for boxing. It's what we all want, we need. Come on, look how good I am”

Fight with the good fighters, they get your best. Training is difficult. To get better is very hard in boxing. To fight Tyson Fury is a big challenge”

Let's see how far I can see myself during this period. It'll be a good psychic battle. Not just for him, because I want to get out of here.”

When I wake up in the morning and I'm tired, I go out and do what I can. It's a good price and only someone like Fury could give me”, he said.

This fiery battle is expected to take place in March 2022.