via Getty
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 01: Tyson Fury reacts after fighting to a draw with Deontay Wilder during the WBC Heavyweight Championship at Staples Center on December 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
via Getty
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 01: Tyson Fury reacts after fighting to a draw with Deontay Wilder during the WBC Heavyweight Championship at Staples Center on December 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The heavyweight unification between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury fell short of confirmation, as Deontay Wilder stepped up to bag his trilogy fight. Now Fury vs Wilder 3 is scheduled for July 24 in Las Vegas, and the winner may meet Anthony Joshua ahead for a unification.
But Tyson Fury’s father, John Fury, doesn’t appear pleased with the idea. The 57-year-old connected with BT Sport to shed light on the failed unification fight between his son and Joshua. Reporter Michael Benson revealed a part of his statement, where Fury bashed his son’s team.
Read More | ‘Less Talk. More Action!’ – Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Rip Each Other on Social Media
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The trainer said, “20,000 yes-men around him. What’s happening in America with him – appalling work… It’s diabolical. You’re geared up to fight one man [Joshua]. It’s all sorted in 24 hours [Wilder]. It’s a mistake. He can blame his team. No-one else.”
John Fury on Tyson Fury: "20,000 yes-men around him. What's happening in America with him – appalling work… It's diabolical. You're geared up to fight one man [Joshua]. It's all sorted in 24 hours [Wilder]. It's a mistake. He can blame his team. No-one else." [@BTSportBoxing]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 28, 2021
However, Tyson Fury doesn’t seem to have lost his calm. He has vowed to beat Deontay Wilder, defend his WBC belt, and then focus on Joshua. In the mean time, Joshua might defend his titles against the WBO mandatory Oleksandr Usyk. Thus, there’s a lot on the line now before we can expect the heavyweight title unification clash.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua- Will it happen?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Both the heavyweight champions will have to beat their upcoming opponents to meet each other in the ring. If Wilder or Usyk lands an upset, it will change the structure of the heavyweight unification battle. So nothing is official as of now.
Though Joshua and Fury are still far from facing each other, they are likely the favorites at this stage. Both ‘AJ’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ will look to make successful defenses of their belts. British boxing fans will hope that the duo can win their next fights and square-off by the end of this year.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Do you think Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will happen?
Read More | Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury: Height, Weight, Record, Net Worth, and Every Stat You Need to Know
