AJ'S WARM-UP: SMART MOVE OR DODGING THE GYPSY KING'S SHADOW?

Anthony Joshua is back in the ring, but it's not the mega-fight everyone's been screaming for. Instead, he's taking a 'warm-up' bout, a tune-up before the real fireworks. Some might call it sensible, a chance to shake off the ring rust and find his rhythm. Others, though, will be wondering if it's a sign of cold feet when it comes to facing Tyson Fury. The Gypsy King himself remains a riddle wrapped in an enigma, his next move as unpredictable as a bare-knuckle brawl on the cobbles. One minute he's retired, the next he's calling out all comers. It's a circus, frankly, but one that keeps the fans glued to their screens.

Joshua, meanwhile, is doing what he thinks is best for his career. A solid win, a dominant performance, and he'll be back in the conversation. But let's be honest, the only conversation that truly matters is AJ versus Fury. That's the fight that transcends the sport, the one that puts bums on seats and stops the nation. Until that paperwork is signed, sealed, and delivered, everything else feels like a mere preamble. Is this warm-up a strategic masterstroke or just delaying the inevitable? Only time will tell if AJ's chin is ready for what Fury brings, or if this detour is just another twist in a saga that's testing everyone's patience. The British public wants blood, sweat, and a proper tear-up, not another holding pattern.