Anthony Joshua issues cryptic message to Tyson Fury just days after brutally snubbing face off

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The 36-year-old has maintained he will not be dictated to by his fellow former two-time world champion.Fury made his return to the ring on Saturday after 16 months away, securing a comprehensive points victory over Makhmudov at the north London venue.The judges awarded the contest unanimously in Fury's favour, with scorecards reading 120-108, 120-108 and 119-109.It marked the Gypsy King's first appearance since suffering consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk last year.Following his dominant display against the fifth-ranked contender, Fury seized the microphone and called Joshua into the ring.Fury said: Let's give the fans what they want - the battle of Britain.Joshua, watching from his ringside seat, initially responded with silence before refusing to join his rival in the squared circle.The Watford fighter insisted he would not perform to Fury's tune after spending nearly a decade attempting to finalise the bout.LATEST SPORT NEWSTyson Fury blocked from boxing for a week after win over Arslanbek MakhmudovParis Fury drops huge Tyson Fury news after boxing star's comeback winTyson Fury set to lose millions in tax after bagging huge purse from Arslanbek Makhmudov victoryWhen Joshua did eventually address Fury, he branded his rival a clout chaser and rejected any suggestion he had avoided the confrontation. Joshua said: I've never had a problem getting in the ring with you. I punched you when we were kids. After watching you tonight, I'd do it again. I run the game, you know I run the game. I'm a serious fighter. I'm very strong. When I hit Fury, I'm going to hurt him.He acknowledged he is still processing the aftermath of a fatal car accident in Nigeria last December, which claimed the lives of two close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.He confirmed: I'm not ducking anyone. Once I'm 100 per cent, I'll fight.Joshua added: If I'm honest with you right now, until we're in the ring there is no fight with him. I've been here three or four times before with Wilder and Fury.Fury, meanwhile, issued an ultimatum during his post-fight press conference, claiming he has already signed a contract for the bout.The Manchester fighter threatened to walk away from the sport permanently if the Joshua showdown fails to happen.Fury said: If it ain't Anthony Joshua next, I'm not interested in boxing. I'll eat a 1,000 Easter eggs, go up to 35 stone, I'm out. It's either him or I'm gone again. I don't care about rankings. I don't care about belts. I only care now about AJ - that's the defining fight for British boxing.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter