ANTHONY JOSHUA gave a cryptic response when answering a question about his boxing future.

AJ was sitting ringside for The Last Crescendo in Saudi Arabia – where Dmitry Bivol is out for revenge against Artur Beterbiev in their lightweight rematch.

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AJ was spotted chatting closely with unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk[/caption]

Riyadh’s bill has been dubbed as the greatest in boxing history, with Callum Smith handing Josh Buatsi the first pro LOSS of his career.

Zhilei Zhang was then stopped by Agit Kabayel, before Joseph Parker faced late-replacement Martin Bakole after Daniel Dubois‘ late withdrawal.

Joshua joined a star-studded list of boxers watching among Saudi’s elite.

But the 35-year-old didn’t leave fans with much to go on when he was quizzed on his future.

On what’s next, AJ said: “More fights, this is my life, this is what I do.

“Right now I sit outside and I watch and then I’ll make my return one day.

“Right right I sit back as a fan and watch the great people in the sport I love.”

AJ’s ambiguous words were not the usual tough-talking messages the public typically hear from active boxers.

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Instead of calling opponents out and showing an urgency to return to the ring, AJ hinted that his next fight isn’t coming any time soon.

The Watford boxer didn’t indicate a close return and made it sound like it could perhaps happen in the distance future.

Many – including promoter Eddie Hearn – had hopes that Tyson Fury will overturn his retirement and fight AJ.

Fans are convinced that Tyson, 36, will come out of retirement to fight again.

A blockbuster all-British bout against AJ has been long in the making.

Fury has announced his retirement five times in total, with his last hiatus from the ring in 2022.

AJ was spotted chatting closely with unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk ringside tonight.

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FORMER Premier League whistler Mark Halsey has branded VAR “embarrassing” following Everton’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

The Toffees were denied a last-gasp penalty after a controversial VAR intervention on Saturday afternoon.

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Everton were given a penalty late on against Man Utd – only for the decision to be overturned[/caption]

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Referee Andy Madley was shown incorrect footage on the pitchside monitor[/caption]

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Ex-referee Mark Halsey has slammed VAR for the mistake[/caption]

Ashley Young went down in the box following a shirt pull from Matthijs De Ligt, with referee Andy Madley initially pointing to the spot.

VAR Matt Donohue recommended Madley review his decision – before the WRONG footage was shown on the pitchside monitor.

Former Prem ref Halsey told SunSport: “The decision to overturn a penalty awarded to Everton near the end of their 2-2 draw with Manchester United was clearly wrong.

“VAR Matt Donohue should NOT have got involved because referee Andy Madley’s on-field call was in no way a clear and obvious error.

“Ashley Young’s shirt was pulled – and when an opponent does that in the penalty area he is asking for trouble.

“When Madley went to the monitor on the advice of VAR he was then shown the wrong footage.

“The Premier League Match Centre posted on social media that Harry Maguire’s challenge on Young had been checked and that no foul had been committed.

“But they failed to take into account that Matthijs de Ligt had pulled Young back by the shirt.

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“And had Madley been shown footage filmed from behind the goal he would have seen this.

“The incident was embarrassing.”

Everton led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals by Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure.

But United fought back after the break and levelled through Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte.

Relieved Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim claimed the decision not to award a penalty was fair.

Amorim said: “No, I think it’s a soft touch, it was not [a penalty] from what I saw.

“I think it was a soft penalty, that was clear.

“If you start the game without the first half, it was a good point, but we needed the three points.”

But fuming Everton manager David Moyes hit out at the officials after his side were denied back-to-back Premier League wins.

Moyes fumed: “I can’t understand. [De Ligt] pulled his jersey.

“I just thought the referee made the correct decision at the time and he should stick with it.

“I think everybody who watches football, we’re all looking forward to seeing a referee saying ‘No, no I’m sticking with it’.

‘If it’s absolutely clear and obvious that’s what we’ve got VAR for, but I didn’t think it needed to get involved.

THE M4 has been shut in both directions after a body was found on the carriageway.

The tragic discovery of human remains between junctions 20 and 21 has seen the busy motorway fully closed tonight.

Avon and Somerset Police said that the force was called at 6.40pm and human remains were found when officers arrived at the scene.

Enquiries are underway to identify the deceased and the road is expected to remain closed into the early hours of Sunday morning.

The slip roads to join the motorways at these junctions, heading towards the incident, are also closed.

Diversions are in place as drivers face large queues.

Traffic has been seen building up as motorists are forced to take different routes.

The National Highways have confirmed diversion routes which will be in place during the police-led incident.

The following link rds are also closed: Link from M5 J15 south to M4 J20 west, Link from M5 J16 north M4 J20 west, M48 both ways between J1 and M4.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a full statement: “The M4 is closed in both directions after a body was found on the carriageway between junctions 20 (Almondsbury Interchange) and 21 (Awkley).

“Police were called at 6.40pm on Saturday 22 February by several drivers reporting something in the road. Officers attended and found human remains.

“Enquiries are underway to identify the deceased and notify next of kin, while an investigation to establish how the person came to be on the motorway continues.

“The road is expected to remain closed into the early hours of Sunday 23 February.

“Police are keen to hear from anyone who was travelling along that stretch of the M4 has any relevant information or dashcam footage.

“If you can help please call 101 and give the reference 5224047292.”

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