ANTHONY JOHUA joked that he would lure Tyson Fury, a heavyweight opponent, back to boxing if he beat Oleksandr Uzyk in their rematch.
After beating Dillian Whyte at Wembley, the Gypsy King decided to end his glittering career.
Anthony Joshua, a British star, believes Tyson Fury will soon come out of retirement.
Fury ended his career in April after he stopped Dillian Whyte at Wembley.
Rumours circulated that he might return to the squared circle in December and face Derek Chisora in an exciting trilogy bout.
Fury confirmed that he was still retired last week, after they failed to reach an agreement on a third meeting.
Joshua believes the Mancunian will not stay inactive long. He stated that he was already bored and bought a dog to go with his PS300,000. Ferrari.
Joshua was asked by a media conference whether he could bring Fury out from retirement if he beats the unbeaten Ukrainian.
A laughing AJ replied: "Yeah, I can bring him out from retirement, 100 percent."
"I believe he will bring himself out from retirement, you hear me? He'll retire, I believe. s ***...
"There is nothing for him to do. I don't think he has thought about his life after boxing. So I think he is pretty bored.
"He'll get a dog and a Ferrari to keep you busy.
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"Walking your dog is the best thing you can do.
"So yes, I believe he will soon come out of retirement."
Joshua's views were quickly criticized by boxing fans. One user tweeted: "If AJ wins Saturday, Tyson Fury will retire AJ."
Another message was: "In good place Anthony. Go champ! !"
Another was added: "AJ, the landlord. Fury will return for the pay check. He fights for his money."
Joshua also spoke out about how he intends to fight Fury twice in future and his desire to be the dominant glamour division.
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