Fury vs. Joshua: Todd DuBoef, CEO of Top Rank, claims that the bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is the “greatest heavyweight contest in the world” and that it may eventually take place this year.
At their rematch on Saturday at The O2 in London, Joshua and Jermaine Franklin will both acknowledge that they are no longer the top heavyweights in the world.
But, defeating the American could encourage Joshua to seek out a high-profile matchup again, and DuBoef, who plays a key part in Fury’s US promotional squad, would welcome a thrilling British bout in 2023.
According to DuBoef, that is the battle. He said as much to Sky Sports.
“It’s wonderful that your country has been able to develop these incredible prizefighters. Both of them have great brands, and enormous fan following, and thankfully both of them are from the UK.
“Because of the characters and the stories, I believe the fight to be the biggest heavyweight contest in the world.”
Although negotiations for a matchup for the undisputed world championship against Oleksandr Usyk fell through this month, Fury’s plans are still unknown.
DuBoef remarked, “The frustration is for all of us. We’re all frustrated, right?”
“And I believe that trying to make this battle happen has run into timing problems. I won’t say never, but I believe that everyone hopes for this unity and wants to see it happen.
“But a timeframe was established, and it suddenly jumped ahead of everyone and got quite short. Nevertheless, there is always hope and a chance because I believe both boxers truly understand that this is what the sport and they desire.
“In this case, the timing was more of a problem than motivation.”
Fury may still fight Usyk and Joshua within the next nine months, according to DuBoef.
“That is how we move,” he declared. “We move swiftly while attempting to analyse and provide a reason to a situation.
“I believe that Tyson, the Warrens, and I have all wanted to see Fury and Joshua fight, as well as Fury and Usyk, and we have all worked hard to make that happen.
“I would love to see Usyk and Joshua fight this year, and you just set up a solid 2023 for the Fury side.”
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