Anthony Joshua says he needs more time to prepare before facing Tyson Fury.
There have been calls for the two to face off after Fury beat Wladimir Klitschko to win the WBA, IBF, IBO heavyweight titles on top of his WBO belt. Joshua, meanwhile, impressed many with his seventh-round KO of Dillian Whyte.
Both men are unbeaten, but Joshua does not feel ready yet to face Fury, despite having a perfect record of 15 knock-outs from his 15 professional fights.
When asked when he might take on Fury, the Olympic gold-medallist told Sky Sports: “I’d like to say 18 months as time is a virtue. Experience is key for me right now, so the next 12 months will be about building.
“If a shot did come, we would take the opportunity, but if we had it our way I’m sure we’d keep on building for another 12 to 18 months.
“I’ll take my time, watch the division. I am a work in progress and once I get a crack at these boys they best run scared because when I come I’ll be coming with force.”
We can’t wait.
