Anthony Joshua’s cryptic “let them shout first” message has fans talking as Tyson Fury fight talks continue

Anthony Joshua has posted a cryptic message on social media as speculation over a long-awaited fight with Tyson Fury continues. The former heavyweight champion shared the motivational quote on Thursday, September 24, 2026, across X, Facebook and Threads. His post quickly drew attention from boxing fans.The message came as Fury continued his public attacks on Joshua. The two British heavyweights have been linked with a potential fight later this year, but an official date and venue have yet to be confirmed. December has been discussed as a possible window for the bout, with negotiations reportedly continuing behind the scenes.Anthony Joshua’s shares cryptic motivational quote amid Tyson Fury fight talks Anthony Joshua shared the following message on X, “The quietest ones often pull the strings. Those who appear least involved may hold the greatest control. Let them shout first, the wisest wait until the final move. Yours truly, Anthony Joshua”The post has added another layer of intrigue to the ongoing Tyson Fury- AnthonyJoshua story. Fans have been discussing whether Joshua’s words were connected to the negotiations or his plans for a possible fight.There is still no official announcement for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. The two former heavyweight champions have been linked with a December showdown, but several issues reportedly remain unresolved.Venue, money and other contract terms have been among the points discussed during negotiations. Madison Square Garden in New York has emerged as one possible location. Saudi-backed organisers are also reportedly interested in staging the event for a major international audience.Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has previously indicated that he would prefer the fight to take place in Britain.While Joshua has not directly responded to Fury’s latest comments, Fury has continued to target his long-time rival.In a recent video, Fury launched another verbal attack on Joshua while speaking after training.“At the moment I hear he’s yellow,” Fury said. “Running around yellow like the little coward that he is. You silly useless piece of s***.”Fury also described Joshua as a “Trojan warrior” and again spoke about stopping him with a quick knockout.The comments follow several previous attacks from Fury. Earlier in September, he called Joshua a “coward” and accused him of having “conned everybody” for years. Fury also claimed he had accepted proposed locations before later saying the fight was off.Fury has even brought Oleksandr Usyk into the situation. In an earlier video, he challenged Usyk to a third fight in November after claiming the Joshua bout was no longer happening.Joshua and Fury have been linked for more than a decade. However, they have never fought professionally. Both men are former heavyweight champions and have competed against some of the biggest names in the division.Fury has a professional record of 36-2-1, with 25 knockouts. His two defeats came against Usyk.Joshua has a 30-4 record with 27 knockouts. His losses came against Andy Ruiz Jr., Usyk and Daniel Dubois.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.