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Fury Calls for New Opponent as Talks with Joshua Fizzle Out
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In Short: Tyson Fury is looking for a new opponent for his November fight, targeting Oleksandr Usyk after talks with Anthony Joshua faltered.
Tyson Fury has announced his intention to seek a new opponent for his November fight, with the heavyweight champion specifically calling out Oleksandr Usyk. In a recent expletive-laden video posted on Instagram, Fury accused Anthony Joshua of backing out of the fight, leading him to assert his desire for a match with Usyk.
Fury, who has twice lost to Usyk, now sees the Ukrainian as his preferred opponent. "This will only lead me to a fight with Oleksandr Usyk," he said, according to reports. The all-British heavyweight showdown was initially targeted for November, with both Fury and Joshua signing separate contracts with the Saudi Arabian promoter Sela. However, the fight has now stalled, prompting Fury to seek a new opponent.
The situation has created tension between Fury and Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, with Hearn threatening legal action against Zuffa Boxing’s lead man Dana White and TKO. Hearn claims both parties tried to lure Joshua to fight Fury behind his back. Fury, in a social media post, slammed Hearn, stating, "So it looks like AJ has s— his pants yet again," according to Bloody Elbow.
Usyk, who has defeated Fury twice, is currently working with Joshua as part of his training and coaching team. While Usyk has vacated his heavyweight titles, he is not considering retirement just yet. The latest holdup in the Fury-Joshua fight has led to speculation about the future of heavyweight boxing, with many fans and analysts watching the situation closely.
The saga of the Fury-Joshua fight has been a source of drama and uncertainty in the heavyweight division. With both fighters and their promoters at odds, the future of the fight remains uncertain. As Fury continues to seek a new opponent, the heavyweight division is left in a state of flux, with Usyk emerging as the most likely candidate to fill the void.
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- Recently, Fury slammed Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn, who represents Joshua, for creating issues in making the bout come to fruition.
- Usyk has defeated Fury twice, and while both fights were competitive, there wasn’t much controversy with the results.