Joshua welcomes Fury face-off on July 25

Anthony Joshua has declared his readiness to face Tyson Fury in their long-anticipated boxing match, contingent on his victory over Kristian Prenga on July 25. Joshua, who watched Fury's return to the ring in April, is set to make his own comeback against Albanian fighter Prenga. Fury is also scheduled for a tune-up fight against Mariusz Wach one day prior to Joshua's bout.

"If he wants to come in the ring when I win July 25th, feel welcome. Come into my territory. I am the landlord. I am going to welcome you into my home," Joshua told DAZN. He added that he had previously signed contracts with Fury and was not swayed by "games." Joshua stated he was on a "scouting mission" to assess his potential opponent and observed both strengths and "vulnerabilities."

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If he wants to come in the ring when I win July 25th, feel welcome. Come into my territory. I am the landlord. I am going to welcome you into my home.

The potential showdown between the 36-year-old Joshua and 37-year-old Fury has yet to finalize a date or venue. While the United Kingdom is a possibility, Las Vegas and New York have also been considered. Saudi boxing official Turki Alalshikh, who is financing the fight, remains open to hosting it in Saudi Arabia, though a later start time would be necessary to accommodate American viewers. Current licensing issues in London and the unavailability of Cardiff's Principality Stadium present further logistical challenges.

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I have been in that position before where I have signed contracts with Fury, so I did not play into the games. I was there on a scouting mission. I wanted to see what my future opponent was going to look like, and I saw a lot. I saw some good, I saw some vulnerabilities in there.