TYSON FURY slammed Anthony Joshua for being a'mug,' after he lost to Oleksandr Uzyk.
Joshua was outclassed in 12 rounds by Usyk in September.
After Oleksandr Usyk's defeat, Anthony Joshua
Two weeks later, Fury stunned Wilder in round 11 in their epic trilogy fight in Las Vegas.
AJ recently reported on the Bronze Bomber's losses and attributed it to the American's tactical approach.
Fury tweeted, "Irony Of This Mug," referring to Joshua's shortcomings against Usyk.
Joshua said that it happened after he told JD Sports that Wilder tried. But to achieve that power and ferociousness, one must have it up here (points to his forehead).
"Before it is just here [clenches fists] at this level, it must be here [points at his head] also."
Joshua, 32, was in negotiations to face Fury, 33 in a title decider this summer.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSWilder, 36, won the right to his contract trilogy bout against the unbeaten Brit. So AJ was mandated against Usyk.
Fury has invoked his right for an immediate rematch after losing. This means that Fury's chances of unification are slim.
The Gypsy King and his US promoter tried to get AJ to stop and let him face Usyk.
Fury is concerned that Joshua may lose their rematch against Usyk, and their fight will be lost forever.
Boxing Lowdown was told by him: "If Joshua loses again, which I believe he will," that fight is over.
"But if he allows me to fight Usyk and I beat Usyk, then i'd come back to batter him as well."
