Anthony Joshua: No Celebration Until Tyson Fury is Defeated

British boxer Anthony Joshua emphasized that any celebration for his anticipated bout against Tyson Fury will be postponed until after a victory. The two heavyweight rivals are expected to face each other, potentially in November, but both have preliminary fights scheduled beforehand.

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I'm not satisfied because the real pleasure comes after the victory. Signing a contract means nothing. Winning is the only real success.

"I'm not satisfied because the real pleasure comes after the victory," Joshua stated. "Signing a contract means nothing. Winning is the only real success."

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What does boxing give me? It gives me an opportunity to work. I am a contractor, this is a contract, it's my job, so I have an opportunity to work.

Joshua's immediate focus is on his upcoming fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 25. This bout marks his return to the ring following a car accident in December that resulted in the deaths of two close friends. Meanwhile, Fury posted on Instagram indicating he is training in Thailand and targeting August 1 in Dublin for his next fight.

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You have to put a roadmap in front of a fighter and show him what point one, point two, point three is. That gives him purpose and concentration. I already know what my year will look like.

Promoter Frank Warren has dismissed speculation of a fight between Fury and Andy Ruiz Jr., who previously defeated Joshua. Joshua stressed the importance of his current work, viewing his career as a contractor with a job to do. He outlined the necessity of a clear roadmap for fighters to maintain purpose and concentration, stating, "I know what this year is about, I know how hard it will be. I have been training hard, this is my life."

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Give me the opportunity to fight Prenga, against Fury, for the title (...) It's not about overlooking anyone, it's about knowing your purpose and knowing the steps to take and climbing the ladder.