Fury vs Joshua: Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have set two dates for their big bout, and the WBC is open to the “interesting” idea of a British heavyweight matchup.
An obligation on Tyson Fury’s part to face a mandatory challenger wouldn’t prevent a bout between Fury and Anthony Joshua from happening.
When Fury defeated Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium earlier this year, he was taking a required defence.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman told Sky Sports, “Fury made his mandatory defence in April. He is in a voluntary stage and the WBC will determine all mandatories of all divisions at the convention in Acapulco on November.”
Heavyweights are already vying for the right to eventually challenge Fury. In an eliminator, Andy Ruiz defeated Luis Ortiz, and in an additional eliminator in October, Deontay Wilder will fight Robert Helenius.
“The WBC has sanctioned those two bouts and the Board will review each division [in November],” Sulaiman said.
“The WBC cannot mandate such bout, that would be against the rules and against the rights of champion Fury,” Sulaiman said.
But he added, “Fury vs Joshua will always be an interesting match, especially for the UK. Fury is without a doubt the best heavyweight of today and is in his prime.”
Cardiff or London
Tyson Fury already proposed a 60-40 purse split for the potential bout with Anthony Joshua, and he has two dates in mind for the battle this year.
On November 26 or December 3 Fury wants to take it to Wembley Stadium or the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
“Why not give him 40 per cent? Give him no excuses and let’s get the fight made for the British public,” Fury told Talksport.
“I have seen that they are trying to wriggle a little bit with the date because we officially have Manchester United’s football ground booked for November 12, however they are saying that is too short.
“So, what I have got that’s even better than that is Wembley Stadium booked for November 26 of this year. And if he doesn’t want to go to Wembley at the end of November, I even have a December date for him – December 3 at Cardiff.
“So, take your little pick, dosser. There’s no wriggling.
“One of them is 11 weeks [away], one is 12,” he added, “so if a professional athlete who is shredded all year round can’t get himself in shape in three months, there is a problem.”
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