ANTHONY JOSHUA gave a cryptic response when answering a question about his boxing future.
AJ was sitting ringside for The Last Crescendo in Saudi Arabia – where Dmitry Bivol is out for revenge against Artur Beterbiev in their lightweight rematch.
Riyadh’s bill has been dubbed as the greatest in boxing history, with Callum Smith handing Josh Buatsi the first pro LOSS of his career.
Zhilei Zhang was then stopped by Agit Kabayel, Hamzah Sheeraz earned a controversial draw with Carlos Adames and Brit electrician Joshua Padley won over fans as he took Shakur Stevenson nine rounds in a brave defeat.
All that came before Joseph Parker knocked out Martin Bakole within two rounds after he replaced Daniel Dubois at late notice following the Brit’s illness.
Joshua joined a star-studded list of boxers watching among Saudi’s elite.
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But the 35-year-old didn’t leave fans with much to go on when he was quizzed on his future.
On what’s next, AJ said: “More fights, this is my life, this is what I do.
“Right now I sit outside and I watch and then I’ll make my return one day.
“Right right I sit back as a fan and watch the great people in the sport I love.”
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AJ’s ambiguous words were not the usual tough-talking messages the public typically hear from active boxers.
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Instead of calling opponents out and showing an urgency to return to the ring, AJ hinted that his next fight isn’t coming any time soon.
The Watford boxer didn’t indicate a close return and made it sound like it could perhaps happen in the distance future.
Many – including promoter Eddie Hearn – had hopes that Tyson Fury will overturn his retirement and fight AJ.
Fans are convinced that Tyson, 36, will come out of retirement to fight again.
A blockbuster all-British bout against AJ has been long in the making.
Fury has announced his retirement five times in total, with his last hiatus from the ring in 2022.
Meanwhile, AJ was spotted chatting closely with unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk ringside tonight.
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
