ANTHONY JOSHUA says he will fight Tyson Fury to lift the spirits of a sports-mad nation after lockdown.
The two British world heavyweight champions have agreed to meet in a 2021 blockbuster after years of anticipation.
It promises to be the biggest fight in the nation’s boxing history.
Joshua first defends his WBA, IBF and WBO belts against Kubrat Pulev at Wembley on December 12.
Then he will switch focus on trying to secure a date to face the Gypsy King.
On the potential unification showdown, AJ said: “Yes, the Fury fight is the one everyone wants and it will happen, 100 per cent.
“It will be huge for the nation.
“I am a risk taker, I have always taken risks and never dodged fights with anyone.
“I want to be remembered as a fighter who gave the fans what they want.
“But I don’t just want to be part of a great event — I want to win another great fight.
“Everyone has been through some tough s**t this year with the virus.
People have been suffering with their health and financially.
“So it will lift every boxing fan, every sports fan, when this fight happens.”
