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Heavyweight Anthony Joshua says a fight with Tyson Fury “has to happen this year” as he looks to book his next bout.<\/b><\/p>\n
A fight between the two British rivals has been spoken about for years, but has never come to fruition.<\/p>\n
But with both men coming back from defeats in world title fights, Joshua confirmed Fury was the opponent he wanted to face next.<\/p>\n
“It’s a fight I want to see because I am a fan of boxing. When I am in the gym, everyone is asking me [about this fight]. I ain’t got many years ahead of me. I want to leave the game with a bang and make an impact,” Joshua said.<\/p>\n
“Everyone is asking me the same question. It’s up to me to deliver, that’s why I’m saying it has to happen this year.<\/p>\n
“I think we can make this fight happen.”<\/p>\n
Joshua was speaking at the Ring Magazine awards in London, where Oleksandr Usyk was also in attendance.<\/p>\n
While speaking about Fury, Joshua admitted no talks had yet taken place with Fury’s team about a potential fight.<\/p>\n
Fury lost to unified world champion Usyk<\/a> in December while Joshua was stopped by IBF title holder Daniel Dubois<\/a> in his most recent outing in September.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n