Joshua vs Fury: Tyson Fury says he is looking for new opponent and calls out Oleksandr Usyk
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Tyson Fury has expressed frustration over delays in scheduling his contracted fight with Anthony Joshua, citing disagreements over the venue, with organisers favoring the US and Joshua preferring Wembley Stadium.
- In a recent Instagram video, Fury accused Joshua of backing out of their planned November fight and declared he is now seeking a new opponent.
- Fury called out Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua's trainer and Fury's two-time conqueror, challenging him to a rematch in November or 2026.
- Usyk, the two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, is currently part of Joshua's coaching team, adding complexity to the situation.
- Promoters Sela, Queensberry, and Matchroom have declined to comment on whether negotiations for the Fury-Joshua fight have broken down.
