Fury and Joshua finally meet for fight launch as doubts ease

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua held their first press conference in London on Wednesday ahead of their heavyweight showdown scheduled for Cardiff in December. The event came after weeks of uncertainty about whether the fight would take place, with recent tensions threatening to derail the bout.

The pair adopted a cordial tone at the press conference, exchanging pleasantries and joking with one another. Fury suggested to Joshua that they meet for a pint of Guinness after the fight, marking a notably friendly atmosphere between the two rivals who have spent more than a decade engaged in public feuding.

Anthony Joshua made a significant revelation during the event, announcing that he is working with Peter Fury, Tyson Fury's estranged uncle, as part of his preparation for the bout. Peter Fury trained Tyson when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko to win his first world heavyweight title in 2015, though the uncle and nephew subsequently fell out and have not spoken in many years.

Joshua predicted an emphatic victory, telling media that he wants to deliver a 'spectacular' win and suggesting the fight could end with a first-round knockout. The Daily Mail Sport reports that Fury had claimed Joshua 'tried to pull out' of the bout amid disputes between promoters.

The fight is scheduled to take place on 11 December in Cardiff between the two British heavyweight champions, with tickets expected to go on sale following the press conference.

How it is being reported

• Anthony Joshua wins first round against Tyson Fury with bombshell claim about uncle PeterFury and Joshua finally side-by-side (Picture: Anadolu via Getty Images) At long last, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua stood side-by-side with the boxing world now counting the days until their Battle of Britain. The giants of British boxing shared the stage at a rather cordial press conference on…Metro · 1 Oct, 09:58
• 'I'm the BOSS, know that!' - Best bits from Fury vs Joshua presser!Watch the best bits from the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua press conference.Sky Sports · 1 Oct, 08:00
• Fury's AWKWARD interview as he predicts KO loss for... himself!Tyson Fury sits down to talk about the much-anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua on December 11.Sky Sports · 1 Oct, 08:00
• 'I find myself defending you!' - For how long will Fury-AJ stay friendly?Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally came face-to-face on Wednesday - but few could have predicted how their first press conference ahead of their blockbuster heavyweight clash would unfold.Sky Sports · 1 Oct, 08:00
• 'Could be in the first round' - AJ plots 'spectacular' win over FuryAnthony Joshua said he wants to deliver a "spectacular" victory over Tyson Fury as he predicted the blockbuster heavyweight clash could end with a first-round knockout.Sky Sports · 1 Oct, 08:00
• Fury vs Joshua is happening for all the wrong reasonsThese two great British heavyweights are meeting past their peak and they both know they are just their for one last bumper paydayThe i Paper · 1 Oct, 06:00
• Fury vs Joshua: Date, fight time, undercard, tickets, TV channel, prediction and oddsAll you need to know about the biggest showdown in British boxing historyEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 23:34
• Tyson Fury's uncle helping Anthony Joshua prepare to fight bitter rivalJoshua, 36, and Fury, 38, faced off for the first time ahead of their £150million heavyweight showdown in Cardiff on December 11Mirror Sport · 30 Sept, 21:55
• Respect and laughs as Fury and Joshua face offAfter more than a decade of public feuding and false starts, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua exchange pleasantries, trade jokes and even discuss going for a pint at a news conference in London.BBC News · 30 Sept, 20:37
• Tyson Fury reveals surprise two-fight plan to retire after face-off with Anthony JoshuaFury dreams of revenge against Oleksandr Usyk before a new role outside of the ring in boxingIndependent Sport · 30 Sept, 20:27
• Quips, slights and a surprise twist: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury come face to faceJoshua reveals he is speaking to Peter Fury on training Fury vows to ‘blast him out’ at London press conference Anthony Joshua has revealed that he is in contact with Tyson Fury’s uncle Peter, in a surprise twist to the buildup between the two former world champion heavyweights who will finally meet in the ring in Cardiff in December. Peter Fury trained Tyson when he shocked Wladimir Klitschko to win his first world heavyweight title in 2015. The uncle and nephew fell out soon afterwards, apparently over a financial dispute, and have not spoken in many years. Continue reading...The Guardian · 30 Sept, 20:15
• 'I'm bald and fat... It's true!' - AJ gives hilarious response to Fury!Anthony Joshua came up with the perfect response to Tyson Fury during their press conference ahead of their fight on December 11.Sky Sports · 30 Sept, 20:00
• It is happening! Fury and AJ finally come together in face-off!Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua come together in a face-off ahead of their fight on December 11.Sky Sports · 30 Sept, 20:00
• Tyson Fury accuses Anthony Joshua of trying to CANCEL box-office fight for petty reasonAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to clash in Cardiff in mid-December and the pair have had their first chance to face-off at their pre-fight press conferenceThe Mirror · 30 Sept, 19:43
• Anthony Joshua reveals that Tyson Fury's uncle has joined his camp ahead of Cardiff mega-fightAnthony Joshua made the startling revelation that he has joined forces with Tyson Fury's uncle, Peter, ahead of their eagerly-anticipated super-fight in Cardiff in December.Daily Mail Sport · 30 Sept, 19:39
• Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua engage in cordial first press conferenceFury even suggested to Joshua that they meet for a “pint of Guinness” after the fight.Independent Sport · 30 Sept, 19:29
• BREAKING: Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua share intense face-off ahead of mega fightAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will clash in Cardiff and December and came face to face tonight after weeks of rowing over their all-British heavyweight showdownMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 19:10
• Anthony Joshua reveals Tyson Fury’s estranged uncle has joined his camp for super-fightPeter Fury has joined forces with another ex-coach of ‘The Gypsy King’ in Ben Davison to try and give Joshua the edgeIndependent Sport · 30 Sept, 19:05
• 'You tried to get out of it - I checkmated you!' - Fury and AJ face-off at lastTyson Fury and Anthony Joshua taunted each other about the fight negotiations at a raucous first press conference in London.Sky Sports · 30 Sept, 18:59
• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: When do tickets go on sale for heavyweight clash?The two British heavyweights are finally set to meetIndependent Sport · 30 Sept, 18:38
• Fury and Joshua set for first press conference LIVE!Sky Sports · 30 Sept, 18:00
• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua press conference LIVE: Heavyweight rivals go face-to-face in London for the first time since £150m mega-fight was agreedFollow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest updates from London as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua come face-to-face for the first time since mega-fight was agreed.Daily Mail Sport · 30 Sept, 17:00
• Watch Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua press conference LIVE streamAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will come face to face for the first time tonight after a late row over their heavyweight showdown was resolvedMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 17:00
• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua LIVE press conference and face-off updatesAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will trade insults tonight before facing off ahead of the biggest fight in British boxing historyMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 16:46
• Fury vs Joshua press conference LIVE: Latest news and updates as heavyweight rivals face offThe great and the good of boxing descend on London for long-awaited meetingEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 16:30
• Fury vs Joshua press conference LIVE: AJ and Gypsy King face off for first time despite doubts over ‘Battle of Britain’Fury and Joshua’s launch press conference goes ahead after their announced ‘Battle of Britain’ was plunged into doubtIndependent Sport · 30 Sept, 16:00
• How to watch Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury press conference liveAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will come face to face for the first time tonight after a late row over their heavyweight showdown was resolvedMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 16:00
• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua tickets: When do they go on sale?British heavyweight rivals finally collide in Cardiff super-fight in DecemberEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 13:01
• Fury vs Joshua press conference: Start time and live stream for London face-offBritish rivals will finally go head to head before heavyweight super-fightEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 09:52
• Tyson Fury begins drug testing hours before Anthony Joshua face-offAnthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn were concerned that Tyson Fury had not been tested ahead of their press conference this eveningMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 09:52
• Dana White explains why he isn’t attending Fury vs Joshua press conference todayWhite has not made the trip over to the UK (Picture: Zuffa Boxing) Dana White has insisted he made the decision not to attend the Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury press conference in London today. The two giants of British boxing are set to come face-to-face for the first time in the capital this…Metro · 30 Sept, 09:40
• How to buy tickets for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fightHeavyweight legends Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will clash in Cardiff on December 11 in one of the biggest fights in British boxing historyMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 09:00
• Dana White explains why he won't be at Fury vs Joshua face-offFury and Joshua will be present at a press conference in London this evening to ignite the build-up to their seismic heavyweight clashMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 08:17
• What time is Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury press conference today?Barring any late developments, the fierce British rivals will be present at a press conference in London to ignite the build-up to their seismic heavyweight clashMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 08:00
• Macklin: Fury will try every trick in the book to get to AJTyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's first press conference is expected to go ahead in London on Wednesday ahead of their blockbuster heavyweight fight on December 11, and Sky Sports ' Matthew Macklin has spoken of what he expects when the two British rivals face off....Sky Sports · 30 Sept, 07:00
• 'We agreed to everything asked!' | Fury & manager speak ahead of AJ press conferenceTyson Fury and his manager, Spencer Brown, spoke ahead of the press conference with Anthony Joshua. Pictures courtesy of Gold Star Promotions.Sky Sports · 29 Sept, 21:00
• Fury & Joshua in London for news conference as doubts easeTyson Fury and Anthony Joshua arrive in London for Wednesday’s launch news conference, with their December fight now expected to take place as scheduled.BBC Sport · 29 Sept, 18:57
• Tyson Fury manager provides update on start time for Anthony Joshua fight in CardiffSpencer Brown said the start time for the fight is still being negotiatedIndependent Sport · 29 Sept, 17:20
• Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to face off as Eddie Hearn talks up ‘Chapter 35’Wednesday evening’s press conference to promote the fight was called into question after Fury and promoter Dana White said the fight was in jeopardy.Independent Sport · 29 Sept, 16:40
• Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury back on track with press conference set to go aheadThe long-mooted super-fight was in serious doubt after reports of unspecified ‘issues’Independent Sport · 29 Sept, 15:29
• Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's £150m mega-fight is back ON: Heavyweight rivals set to meet in London face off TOMORROW after Gypsy King claimed rival 'tried to pull out' amid Eddie Hearn's feud with Dana WhiteJEFF POWELL: The fight that almost got away. AJ versus the Gypsy King. So close to being another of boxing's lost jewels that we almost gave up hope.Daily Mail Sport · 29 Sept, 15:04
• Will Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua press conference go ahead?The long-awaited British boxing bout could already be in doubtEvening Standard · 29 Sept, 14:01
• Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight takes fresh twist as Eddie Hearn 'confirms' decision with X-rated responseA rivalry well over a decade in the making remains on course to be settled in DecemberEvening Standard · 29 Sept, 11:30
• Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury row resolved after fight plunged into doubtJoshua and Fury are due to meet in London on Wednesday to face the media for the first time since their heavyweight showdown was announced last weekMirror Sport · 29 Sept, 10:29
• Fury vs Joshua set to go ahead after issues resolvedTyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's first press conference is expected to go ahead in London on Wednesday after a number of issues were resolved.Sky Sports · 29 Sept, 08:38

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