Tyson Fury is looking for a new opponent after claiming his Anthony Joshua fight collapsed, with Oleksandr Usyk now targeted. Fury made the claim online while criticizing Joshua over stalled negotiations.
Fury wants Usyk for a third meeting in November.Fury and Joshua expected to headline a heavyweight event this year. However, disagreements over the venue have complicated their showdown.
Joshua’s camp reportedly prefers Wembley Stadium in London for the contest. Meanwhile, organizers have considered Madison Square Garden in New York as another venue. Fury believes the uncertainty has pushed the Joshua fight beyond reach.
He challenged Usyk and asked the Ukrainian to face him again this year.Usyk defeated Fury twice during their previous encounters in 2024. Their first meeting ended with Usyk winning by split decision in May.
Seven months later, Usyk secured another victory over Fury through a unanimous decision. Despite those defeats, Fury remains confident about completing the trilogy. He praised Usyk for accepting their previous fights and urged him to agree quickly.
Usyk, however, has other plans for his future. His team has discussed a potential final fight against Deontay Wilder in 2027. Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn rejected Fury’s suggestion that Joshua abandoned their proposed fight. Hearn says a legally binding agreement remains in place.
The latest developments leave Fury searching for a new opponent while negotiations continue behind the scenes. Fans now await Usyk’s response. Fury is looking for a new opponent if negotiations remain unresolved. For now, nothing has been officially confirmed.
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