Tyson Fury blasts Anthony Joshua, says he is not a 'true' Nigerian

Tyson Fury blasts Anthony Joshua, says he is not a 'true' Nigerian

- Tyson Fury has blasted Anthony Joshua saying he is not a 'true Nigerian'

- The British boxer has stated he is more Nigerian than Joshua on Instagram

- The former IBF heavyweight champion also challenged Joshua to a fight

Former WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has blasted British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua stating he is not a 'true' Nigerian

The Undisputed British boxer in his recent post on Instagram said he is more of a Nigerian than Joshua as he challenged the current WBA and IBF heavyweight champion to a fight.

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Legit.ng understands that Joshua tagged Fury's mega-fight against Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015 as boring.

British boxer Tyson Fury lashes Anthony Joshua on social media
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

The 27-year-old told Skysport: “He didn’t throw a punch. He didn’t come to fight.”

“He just walked around the ring for like 12 rounds, it’s boring. It’s not winning, it’s how you win."

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The 'Gypsy King' has lashed AJ in a post on Instagram following his hurtful comment as he challenged him to a fight.

British boxer Tyson Fury lashes Anthony Joshua on social media
Anthony Joshua in a brawl with Wladamir Klitschko.

Fury said: “We see who is boring when U fave me! A big bully is what you are u big dosser. Big femi your bully street name. I’ve seen your type many times.

"The man who can’t speak his own mind, the plastic Nigeria. I’m more Nigerian than you! I’ll fly the flag for Nigeria when we fight," he added.

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Legit.ng reported that Joshua won the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles on April 29, 2017 after beating his much heralded opponent Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley.

On the other hand, Legit.ng recently visited the family house of boxing king Anthony Joshua in Sagamu, Ogun state Nigeria;

Source: Legit.ng

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