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The Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight is the heavyweight matchup of the century. Both fighters have shown interest in fighting each other on numerous occasions. The fight is an opportunity for both fighters to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Currently, Fury is the WBC heavyweight champion, whereas Usyk holds the WBA, WBO, IBF, and the ring magazine heavyweight titles. This bout is one of the most anticipated fights in the boxing world. Both are rumored to fight at Wembley stadium on 29th April.
In a recent interview, Eddie Hearn gave a sneak of Tyson Fury’s next opponent if Usyk doesn’t fight him. According to Hearn, Anthony Joshua will be next to fight Fury.
Hearn has just the best replacement for Usyk
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In an interview with IFLTV, Eddie Hearn Talked about Fury’s backup opponent if the fight with Usyk fails to be finalized. Anthony Joshua is the potential replacement for Usyk in a fight with Fury. Moreover, Hearn added, “Don’t be surprised to see that fight in the summer if the other one doesn’t happen. That’s much bigger than the Usyk fight, much bigger.”
Initially, Fury and Usyk were supposed to fight in Saudi Arabia, but that is off the table as the authorities could not ensure the completion of the stadium on time where the fight was to be held. Now, the fight is headed toward Wembley, and both parties are yet to announce the fight officially.
Anthony Joshua hasn’t had any luck with his last 5 fights, of which, he lost 3. He lost his last fight to ‘The Cat’ in 2022 via a split decision. However, the brit is scheduled to fight Jermaine Franklin in April. Joshua has not made any statements regarding his potential fight against Fury yet.
Fans react to Hearn’s alternative
Fans had mixed reactions to the news of Anthony Joshua fighting ‘The Gypsy King.’
Papa believes that AJ is not ready for Fury and he needs to fight a fighter, someone like Chisora, to gain his confidence back.
AJ needs fights like Chisora ryt now😅, I don't think his ready for the heat from Fury, another loss makes him a washed heavyweight, he needs like 3 more easy fights to build confidence!
— Papa (@emmaowor2) February 14, 2023
Joe Leigh wants the undisputed fight to happen and not Fury with AJ. The fans are eager for the clash of these heavyweights.
It’s a bigger fight business wise which is all Eddie cares about really, but we want Fury-Usyk, Fury can always fight Joyce & Joshua after if he wants, but the undisputed fight really feels like it’s now or never.
— Joe Leigh (@joeleigh95) February 15, 2023
Danny is confused about how AJ thinks he can beat one of the best heavyweights ever.
I don’t understand how AJ thinks he stands a chance against arguably one of the best heavyweights of now if he can’t even beat Usyk , he only beat Ruiz the second time cause dude didn’t take him serious
— Danny (@DannyDan3210) February 15, 2023
Leigh Garmory believes that Fury has lost his interest in fighting the top guys anymore and that Neither Usyk nor Joshua fight will take place this year.
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Neither Fury v Usyk/Joshua will happen this year. Fury’s last two fights against Whyte & Chisora unfortunately indicate he’s not interested in fighting the top guys anymore. Yeah he beat Wlad and Wilder but other than that…
— Leigh Garmory (@LPG1704) February 14, 2023
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Frank De Leonardis took jabs at Hearn for claiming Joshua’s fight to be bigger than the undisputed bout between Usyk and Fury.
Somebody tell hearn it really isnt.. in what world is a fury/joshua fight bigger then an undisputed fight? Did we forget usyk beat joshua twice lol
— Frank De Leonardis (@cheechello) February 15, 2023
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Fans certainly want to see ‘The Cat’ and the ‘Gypsy King’ share some time in the ring in a legendary heavyweight matchup with a lot at stake for each of them. Who do you think will walk out of the ring as the undisputed world champion? and will the Joshua fight ever come to fruition? Let us know in the comments.
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