Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua bout is off and challenges Oleksandr Usyk
3 sources across 3 countries · Philippines · Qatar · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state
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- Philippine Daily Inquirer
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- BBC News
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Tyson Fury has claimed that his anticipated heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is off and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a trilogy fight. In a video posted to Instagram, Fury called Joshua weak minded and a coward, asserting that Joshua is backing out of their scheduled November meeting. Fury stated that he is now looking for a new opponent and asked Usyk to fight him in November or in 2026.
Fury and Joshua have been in talks for a long awaited showdown, with both men signing individual contracts for the contest. However, the location of the fight remains a point of contention. Joshua's camp prefers Wembley Stadium in London, a preference supported by London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan. Conversely, the Saudi state owned promotional company Sela and broadcaster Netflix are believed to favor New York's Madison Square Garden. Joshua's contract stipulates the fight must take place in the UK, leading promoter Eddie Hearn to renegotiate details.
Fury has previously lost twice to Usyk, who is a two time undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk is currently working with Joshua as part of his training and coaching team. Sela, Queensberry, and Matchroom declined to comment on whether talks between Fury and Joshua have officially broken down.
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- This report emphasized the backlash from British boxing fans regarding the potential New York venue.
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- These reports focused on the contractual disputes regarding the venue and the specific challenges issued by Fury.
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