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Martin Domin

Tyson Fury dismisses rival Anthony Joshua as his easiest opponent

Tyson Fury believes Anthony Joshua represents the easiest challenge in boxing.

The two heavyweight world champions have agreed in principle to fight twice next year.

Joshua must first come through his mandatory world title defence against Kubrat Pulev on Saturday week.

Fury was due to defend his own title this weekend but was unable to agree financial terms for a homecoming bout in London.

He could now go straight into a clash with Joshua - who he believes would cause him little trouble.

"The easiest opponent I think would be Anthony Joshua just because he's tailor-made for me," Fury told Wow Hydrate.

"If ever I could build a perfect opponent I'd be building him."

Fury has rebuilt his career and his reputation since descending into a drink and drug-fuelled depression following his win over Wladimir Klitschko.

He ballooned to almost 400lb and looked certain to never fight again before turning his life around.

He went on to dethrone Deontay Wilder in their rematch earlier this year and is among the favourites for the BBC Sports Personality Award.

A mock-up of Tyson Fury taking on Anthony Joshua (DAZN)

And when asked what makes him the people's champion, Fury said: "Someone the people can relate to and have something in common with and someone who's not out of reach, you could meet them in a pub or a restaurant.

"Being in the public eye you dont have time to be a d*******.

"I'll tell you what really p***** me off though, people coming to my house at all hours of the day and night!

"I've got an intercom and it's the stupidest thing I've ever bought."

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