Or more likely, make a statement without thinking and then fail to follow up on it.
So far, AJ hasn't showed up to spar Tyson Fury, probably because he realizes it makes him look like the beta versus Fury.
Also, AJ would have absolutely nothing to gain from sparring fury, except a small amount of experience should they ever need to meet in the ring.
Hopefully, he does follow through though, there's still more than a month before the big fight so there's still time.
I think it was just a publicity stunt. Anthony Joshua doesn't need to spar Tyson Fury, and vice-versa. However, they do need to begin hyping up their inevitable fight. It's always good to start early!
Whatever the case, I think Joshua will follow through on his offer if the fans really push for it, though I doubt enough people will since most boxing fans are casuals.
if this is the case then why not each boxers that will have a match may have a fight first for sparring before the final bought?nope AJ wont go to this for sure,and at least successful publicity because it seems that people react to this one.
Well even if they both get experience of one another in sparring, this doesn't give anybody an edge per-se.
After all, both Joshua and Fury will be able to feel eachother out, and will definitely be able to take something home from their sparring. It could also give AJ a good way to stay in fighting condition throughout the year, rather than taking a lay-off until he finally gets another opponent.
This will probably take at least 3-4 months considering that Joshua usually only fights a couple times a year, or three at most.