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The Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk saga have been a source of disappointment to many fans worldwide. The world expected the two boxers to clash in an undisputed Heavyweight title fight. But, to everybody’s bad luck, their negotiations ended abruptly. And, with all the hearsay around the fight, many people believe Fury is at fault that the fight never reached the ring.

Former two-division world champion Timothy Bradley Jr. did not hesitate to share his genuine opinion on the same. And it is safe to say that he is not thrilled regarding what happened between the two. He seemed not to be happy with the Brit and made some claims regarding the 34-year-old.

Tim Bradley Jr. on the fight not taking place

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The 39-year-old Timothy Bradley Jr. is regarded as one of the most versatile boxers in the world. He retired from professional boxing in 2016, with a boxing record of 33-2-1.In a recent interview with ESPN, Bradley expressed his thoughts on who is to blame for the negotiations falling apart.

Bradley Jr. said, “Fury is the one to blame. I’m sick of the mess. I call this a legitimate duck by Fury; he’s ducking Usyk.” He further went on to claim that the real reason why Fury offered the 70/30 split was that he didn’t think that Usyk would accept it. And, he added, that the hurdles kept changing from then, and the ‘goalposts’ kept getting moved from time to time. It is difficult to say the real reason for the failure of the negotiations. But, one looks from one perspective, and it is safe to say that all fingers point toward ‘the Gypsy King’ due to his unexpected stipulations.

 

This Heavyweight bout is one of the most anticipated fights among fans. This fight would give the world its next undisputed champion in 30 years since Lennox Lewis. But, every news regarding this fight proved disappointing for the fans. A former Heavyweight champion and opponent of Tyson Fury also reacted to the failed negotiations between the two.

Timothy Bradley Jr is an admirer of Tyson Fury

Even though Bradley Jr. is unhappy with Fury’s role in negotiating with Usyk, he cannot deny that he is a fan of the Heavyweight. A while back, when asked about ‘the Gypsy king,’ the former two-division world champion had some witty answers.

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In an interview with ID Boxing, Bradley Jr. replied, “A prayer and a wish,” when asked how one can beat Tyson Fury. He added, “The dude that’s gonna beat Tyson Fury ain’t even born, so I don’t see Usyk beating him. I don’t see Joshua beating him. I don’t see anybody in the Heavyweight division touching Tyson Fury.” One has to agree with Bradley Jr. about the greatness of Tyson Fury as a Heavyweight in the sport.

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