ANTHONY JOSHUA has vowed that he will fight Tyson Fury regardless of his heavyweight titles - but he will first activate his Oleksandr Uzyk rematch clause.
31-year-old British star was defeated in front of packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He lost via unanimous decision, and it seemed that he had lost his chance to fight the Gypsy King in a PS500million bout.
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Joshua, despite his defeat, was buoyant and insists he will continue to fight Fury even if he doesn't have his belts.
AJ lost his WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO titles to the Ukrainian star, however, he acknowledged it was all part of the sport, and is eager to return to 'the road undisputed'.
Joshua declared immediately after his defeat: "The road towards undisputed and all of that stuff, it is good.
"As I stated, I'll fight Tyson Fury (Deontay Wilder), without the belts.
"The belts are great fun. It's a great legacy. However, with or without the belts I will fight anyone.
"The road to undisputed" is a great title to have, and to chase.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALS"But, would you still be able to watch it without the belts?"
"That's what's important - you have two fighters from UK who are competitive and want to fight to the death.
AJ has one eye on Fury but he is keen to make history and wrestle back his belts with Usyk.
Joshua, who was being asked if he intended to activate his rematch clause answered "100%." 110 per cent.
"I'm ready for training. Due to the 12 rounds, my lungs, and all, it was a good 12-rounder. I'll be in a good position when I return to training to pick up where we left off.
Joshua was optimistic after he returned to his dressing room.
British star, The Star tweeted: "Keep positive even though the world is crumbling right in front of your eyes!"
London, I love you and thank you every day!"
Joshua said that his loss to Usyk was a 'good encounter' and that he took a lot from the fight, having lost his vision in one eye earlier in his career.
He stated that he couldn't see anything in the ninth round of the ninth. Couldn't really see anything.
"My eye was closed, but it was a positive experience. In adversity you have to learn to control yourself and stay on top of everything.
"So, when I couldn’t see anything it was the first fight it’s ever happened in.
"I was thinking, "Alright, cool. It's the first time that my eye has been closed in a fight. I can't even see anything.
"I am looking out of one eye but it got better as I did more rounds."
Joshua was admitted to the hospital shortly after the loss with a suspected fractured eye socket.
