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Charlie Wilson

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua odds released for blockbuster world title fight

Odds for a super fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have been released after Fury called out his British rival for a world title fight on Monday.

The Gypsy King has made his intentions clear to remain in boxing having initially declared he would retire following his win over Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium. But now he wants to take on Joshua after being told that an Oleksandr Usyk will not fight until 2023.

Fury has officially challenged Joshua for the WBC belt as well as the Gypsy King's Lineal title. AJ coming off the back of his second loss to Usyk, but would push himself back to the top of the heavyweight with a win over the undefeated Gypsy King.

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Fury said: "I think you've all heard I'm going to be fighting soon, in the next few months. I think before I announce an opponent, I need to do this just in case.

"Anthony Joshua, i know you've just lost a fight to Usyk and you're boutless at the moment. I'd like to give you an opportunity to fight me for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world and the lineal championship in the next few months.

"You're coming off a 12-round fight so you're match fit, you're ready. I'm giving you a few months' notice. If you're interested, I'll send you a date over and we can rumble. A battle of Britain for the WBC championship of the world; if you're not interested, let me know and I'll select another opponent."

Now, odds have been released for the potential bout and are as follows:

Tyson Fury - 1/3 (favourite)

Anthony Joshua - 9/4

Draw - 20/1

via SkyBet and correct at the time of publishing.

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