Anthony Joshua has to stop chasing the money, insists Lennox Lewis
Lennox Lewis believes Anthony Joshua needs to stop chasing the money and fight Tyson Fury as soon as possible.
Fury takes on Deontay Wilder next month in a bid to become a world champion again, but boxing fans are desperate to see the Brit step into the ring with Joshua in 2019.
Joshua and Eddie Hearn have already ruled out fighting Fury in April at Wembley, while negotiations with WBC champion Wilder broke down last summer.
It remains unclear when Joshua could fight either heavyweight, with Dillian Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk AJs most probable opponents in the next 12 months.
Lewis, a three-time heavyweight champion, warned Joshua focusing on his bank account will wreck his legacy.
Joshua can take his time. Hes champion now. He says he doesnt want to fight Tyson Fury for a year or so, he told Boxing Scene.
He wants to go around making money. I think thats going to be a downfall for him. He has to stay with it, he cant be in the background.
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If he wants to be champion, he has to act like a champion.
Fury and Frank Warren has insisted they want a shot at Joshua in April should the heavyweight beat Wilder.
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But Hearn ruled out that possibility, as Fury would be required to rematch Wilder immediately if he beats the American in Los Angeles.
Metro.co.uk understands there is a rematch clause in the Fury-Wilder fight contract.
Joshua is scheduled to fight on 13 April at Wembley, and old rival Whyte is the frontunner to take on the IBF, WBA (Super) and WBO champion on that date.
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