Tyson Fury has declared his highly anticipated matchup with Anthony Joshua will not proceed as planned, pivoting instead to challenge Oleksandr Usyk to a trilogy bout. The two British heavyweights had been positioned to compete at Madison Square Garden on November 20, marking one of the most significant domestic boxing rivalries of recent years.
Negotiations between the camps have stalled over venue disagreements. Joshua’s representatives maintain his contract stipulates a United Kingdom location, while Fury’s side has indicated greater flexibility regarding fight location. These contractual disputes have prevented the bout from being finalized, frustrating both fighters and fans awaiting confirmation.
Fury’s patience has evidently worn thin. The 38-year-old heavyweight took to social media to express frustration, suggesting Joshua has abandoned the fight plans. Instead, Fury is now directing his attention toward Usyk, his conqueror in two consecutive 2024 decision losses. Fury has proposed a November rematch, presenting the Ukrainian with an immediate alternative should negotiations with Joshua remain unsuccessful. The fighter has also identified other potential opponents, including Agit Kabayel, Filip Hrgovic, and Daniel Dubois, should neither Joshua nor Usyk materialize as November competitors. Fury’s brother previously confirmed the champion intends to compete on the scheduled date regardless of opponent confirmation.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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