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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: John Fury, father of Tyson Fury speaks during a Boxing Press Conference at the Landmark Hotel on April 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: John Fury, father of Tyson Fury speaks during a Boxing Press Conference at the Landmark Hotel on April 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
The highly anticipated matchup between heavyweight boxing champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has hit a major stumbling block, with failed negotiations causing a rift between the fighters. The negotiations for a potential fight in December in Saudi Arabia seemed promising at first.
However, behind-the-scenes disputes and the addition of constant new demands by Fury threw a wrench into the process. Earlier this year, the two were embroiled in intense negotiations to finalize a monumental undisputed clash. The bout was slated to take place at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium in April. Moreover, the excitement surrounding this epic showdown reached a fever pitch, only to be shattered when both fighters failed to reach a financial agreement for the highly anticipated rematch.
John Fury reveals his one condition for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
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In an interview with Seconds Out, John asked for an apology from the unified heavyweight champion. He claimed that the only way this super fight will take place was if the Ukrainian accepted the responsibility of shifting the blame over to his son.
“Unless he gets on video and tells the truth of what he did, there’ll never be a fight for Usyk, never. It’ll be when he apologizes for trying to put the blame on Tyson,” he said.
However, this was not all as the former bare-knuckle fighter accused Usyk of attempting to turn the public against Tyson. He claimed that their support has shifted too easily toward a “total foreigner.”
“He’s trying to turn the public against Tyson Fury, which they’ve done a good job of because the public’s daft anyway. Look what wonders he’s done for this country. And look how quickly they turn and support a total foreigner.” He added.
While John feels that Usyk needs to dish out a public apology if he ever wants to face Fury, Skill Challenge Entertainment of Saudi Arabia is planning to put forth a lucrative offer for the WBC heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury to be presented with a final offer for Usyk fight
Ameer Abdullah, a representative of Skill Challenge Entertainment, which has recently signed Usyk, made it clear that they are not interested in engaging in prolonged negotiations with Fury. Instead, they intend to deliver a significant offer that reflects a premium fit for this monumental clash.
“The premium offer will be coming soon. It will be based on the market value and demand of the fight. Tyson is frustrated. He wants to fight. If he can land something in September or October and then clear himself for December.” He said to TalkSport.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 22: Tyson Fury celebrates his win by TKO against Deontay Wilder. February 22, 2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The imminent arrival of the premium offer has boxing enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the outcome. If all goes according to plan, Fury may even consider taking on another opponent in September or October. As the boxing world eagerly awaits the details of the offer, fans and analysts alike are captivated by the potential clash between these two formidable champions. The stage is set, and the fighters are primed. In addition, the lure of Saudi Arabia as a host country adds an extra layer of intrigue to this electrifying matchup.
Will Fury seize the opportunity to face Usyk in a battle for heavyweight supremacy? Or will the allure of alternative opponents and different venues sway the charismatic champion’s decision? Only time will tell.
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