Tyson Fury signals Oleksandr Usyk trilogy as backup if Anthony Joshua fight collapses

The useful part

The two British heavyweights seemingly remain in talks for a showdown later this year, yet 'The Gypsy King' has cast further doubt over whether it will actually happen. As things stand, both fighters have signed separate contracts to headline a Netflix event on November 20, with Joshua's deal stipulating that they must collide in the UK. After their respective warm-up fights in July, it then became clear that those who intend to bankroll the event would prefer it takes place in the US.

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• More specifically, New York's Madison Square Garden was named as a likely venue, only for Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn to confirm that talks have reopened for a clash on British soil.
• Since then, though, Fury has taken to social media on multiple occasions to express his doubt that Joshua is even willing to meet him in the ring.
• In terms of his options for a replacement opponent, meanwhile, it would appear that the 38-year-old is eager for a trilogy bout with Oleksandr Usyk.
• Let's run it back in November – the ball is now in your court, Oleksandr." "Do you want to fight me this year, or are you calling it quits?

What to take from it

Let me know, because I'm now looking for a new opponent." Usyk outpointed Fury on two occasions in 2024, edging a split decision in their first encounter before securing a unanimous verdict the second time around.

Details worth keeping

"It looks like AJ has st his pants, yet again. This would only lead me to a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

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