Heavyweight champion says Anthony Joshua should retire after Tyson Fury fight: "He has no confidence"

IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic has stated that Anthony Joshua should retire after his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury, scheduled for December 2026, citing a lack of confidence as Joshua's core problem. Hrgovic criticized Joshua for changing coaches too frequently — approximately 20 times — arguing the issue is mental rather than tactical. Joshua's most recent fight, a second-round stoppage win over Kristian Prenga in July 2026, was heavily criticized after he was knocked down twice in the opening round.