Anthony Joshua’s Future: Tony Bellew Discusses AJ’s Future Amid Fury vs. Usyk 2

Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs vs. Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) 2 will take place on December 21 at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, for the WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles. As we build up to this highly anticipated rematch Tony Bellew has spoken to Spaceport Sweden about the future of Joshua amid Fury vs. Usyk 2.

Anthony Joshua Future: Tony Bellew’s Insights on AJ’s Next Moves

Tony Bellew Analyses Anthony Joshua’s Future Amid Fury vs. Usyk 2

”I think the last thing on Anthony Joshua’s mind right now is one of those two. I think his goal and his focus will be on Daniel Dubois, but at the same time he’ll just be thinking to himself, ‘I’ll watch it, I’ll enjoy the fight. I’m a spectator.’ But I’m sure he’ll have Daniel Dubois on his mind at some stage,” said Bellew when asked if he felt AJ would be hoping Fury would beat Usyk.

Read More: Dillian Whyte Surprisingly Backs Anthony Joshua After Dubois Defeat

Bellew was asked if the Dubois-Joshua rematch was on the cards or if it was just a rumour floating around: “No, I think that’s just what’s floating around and it is what it is really. He’ll make the decision when he sees fit. You have to understand that when you’re in a position like AJ is with his power, then you dictate what you want and when you want it. So if he wants a six month break, he’s gonna take it. And no one can tell him he can’t. He had such a busy year. I think over 14 or 15 months, it was a 4-5 fight period. It’s unreal how active he was.”

“He’s just been very unfortunate to stumble across a Daniel Dubois that wouldn’t be stopped. He turned up with a game plan and it backfired badly. He basically turned up to a gunfight with a knife and he just wasn’t able to get his shots off as early as anticipated. But I wouldn’t doubt that he’ll be back for a single second. As long as he’s still got the hunger and the desire, he’ll be back.”

Joshua vs. Fury?

There are many possibilities in the heavyweight division which is arguably thriving more than it has for many years. Many have been dreaming about Tyson Fury vs. AJ and Eddie Hearn has recently said: “Win or lose, we can fight Fury next summer. But if he wins, AJ fights him for the world title.”

Read More: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2: Tony Bellew Predicts Winner

A rematch against Dubois could see AJ lose once again – and that may curtail any hopes of AJ vs. “The Gypsy King,” but Bellew is keen for Joshua to not rush any decision: “It’s a smart move to sit and wait. Just let it all unfold in front of you and then all he has to do is make a decision in January. Enjoy Christmas, enjoy your New Year. Enjoy your time.”