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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally stood face-to-face yesterday at their first official press conference in London. After more than ten years of talking, near-misses, and arguments, the two boxing superstars met to promote their massive December 11 fight at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The attached video captures the exact moment the two giant heavyweights stepped up for their highly anticipated face-off.
Instead of the usual angry pushing and shouting, the stare-down was surprisingly calm and respectful. Both fighters smiled throughout the meeting, and Fury even joked with Joshua about their bodies. "This man is built like an Adonis, I'm built like a blancmange," Fury said with a laugh. The good mood continued as Joshua playfully reached over to tickle Fury during the close-up photos, showing that both men are simply happy the mega-fight is finally locked in.
Even with all the smiles, the two former champions made it clear they are ready for a real war in December. They spent part of the press conference arguing about an old gym sparring session from 2010. Fury claimed he easily handled a young Joshua back then, but Joshua quickly fired back, saying he left Fury with a big black eye. Fans can watch the full interaction and the friendly yet tense stare-down in the uploaded clip above.
