Tyson Fury has called out Anthony Joshua for a “Battle of Britain”; Joshua responds on Twitter, saying he would be ready to fight in December; Oleksandr Usyk is not expected to be ready for an undisputed heavyweight championship fight with Fury this year.
Talks had begun to match Fury, the WBC titlist, with Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian who beat Joshua last month to defend the unified WBO, WBA and IBF belts, in an undisputed heavyweight championship fight.
But it has emerged that Usyk will not be able to box again this year. It leaves Fury looking for an opponent. He wants that to be former champion Joshua next.
“I think you’ve all heard that I’m going to be fighting soon within the next few months,” Fury said.
“I think that before I announce an opponent that I need to do this just in case.
“Anthony Joshua, I know you’ve just lost a fight to Usyk and you’re bout-less at the moment, and I’d like to give you an opportunity to fight me for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world and the lineal championship in the next few months,” he said in a public address to Joshua.
“You’re coming off a 12-round fight, so you’re match fit, you’re ready. I’m giving you a few months’ notice.
Fury later repeated his offer to Joshua via Twitter on Monday evening, claiming he has both the “date and venue” arranged.
Joshua responded later that evening, directing Fury to his management team to discuss a deal.
“Yea calm,” Joshua posted. “I don’t do the online discussions just for clout, so if your really about it shout @258mgt.
“I’ll be ready in December.”
Commentary: I think this will be a mighty fight to watch. Stay prepared.
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