Tyson Fury gives bizarre Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul verdict

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Tyson Fury has aimed a thinly-veiled dig at long-time rival Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King has shared his thoughts on a potential bout between the two-time heavyweight world champion and Jake Paul.GettyFury has given his verdict on a bout between Joshua and Paul[/caption]GettyJoshua has been tipped as a possible future opponent for ‘The Problem Child’[/caption]Joshua continues to be put forward as a future opponent for the YouTuber turned boxer.Paul once again speculated that the bout could happen after his latest victory on Saturday.‘The Problem Child’ outpointed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to improve to 12-1 and earn a WBA ranking at cruiserweight.Speaking after the victory, Paul claimed: “I want tougher fighters. I want to be world champion. Zurdo looked slow as s*** tonight. That’d be easy work, too.“Badou Jack. I want everybody. Anthony Joshua, Gervonta Davis. And Tommy [Fury], stop running. I’m hustling, getting warmed up. You’ve already seen my face, get used to seeing it more.”A rematch with Fury, the only fighter to beat him, continues to be called for by Paul.Meanwhile, older brother Tyson has given his verdict on a possible meeting with Joshua – and couldn’t resist poking fun at his fellow Brit.Asked about the bout by reporters at an IBA event in Istanbul, he said: “I think it is a good fight. It is a real 50/50 fight.”Joshua has twice been crowned heavyweight world champion during his career, with his most recent reign ending in 2021.Although he has won four of his six fights since dropping the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO belts, he was soundly beaten in his most recent outing.GettyPaul called for a bout against Joshua following his latest victory on Saturday[/caption]GettyFury, who is set for a surprise return, believes the clash would be ’50/50′[/caption]Daniel Dubois secured a fifth-round knockout victory over his fellow Brit after dropping him four times.Joshua has yet to announce his next opponent, with a much-anticipated meeting with Fury appearing off the table following his retirement.However, the 36-year-old could now be set for a surprise return to the ring.Turki Alalshikh has revealed Fury has verbally agreed to make a comeback to the sport.In a post on social media, the Saudi boxing chief wrote: “The ‘Gypsy King’ will be back!!!“I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026.” It comes just five months after Fury announced his retirement back in February.He confirmed he would be hanging up his gloves after a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.