After it became apparent in the last few days that the “Battle of Britain” between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is on the brink, the “Gypsy King” has actually canceled the fight on social media. But there is already a surprising plan B.
The “Battle of Britain” in the boxing ring between heavyweight stars Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has burst. This was shared by the angry and bullying WBC champion Fury on Instagram. Despite a verbal agreement a few weeks ago, Joshua missed a deadline to sign the contract. “It’s official,” Fury said in a video: “It’s Monday after 5 p.m., no contract has been signed. It’s officially over for Joshua.”
After Joshua hesitated to sign, Fury had given a deadline. Joshua has not yet commented. The fight between the two Britons was actually scheduled for December 3rd.
In the past few days, the 34-year-old Fury, who oscillates between genius and madness as well as between resigning and continuing, has repeatedly asked “AJ” to finally sign the contract he has. Joshua explained over the weekend that the document is currently with his lawyers and is being put through its paces. Fury, on the other hand, didn’t go fast enough. The WBC champ, on the other hand, quickly demanded clarity. Otherwise, the Englishman explained, he would look for another opponent. Patience is now finally at an end.
Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn believes that was Fury’s plan from the start. He believes: The “Gypsy King” never intended to compete against Joshua. Instead, Fury wants a duel against German Manuel Charr, Hearn told “Seconds Out”. “Fury wants to fight Charr, that’s pretty obvious. If the public sees it differently then they obviously have no idea,” Hearn said. Fury’s deadline for signing the contract should not be met under any circumstances, said the promoter: “There is still so much to do. It takes time for a fight like this to happen. We waited ten days for the contract and suddenly he wants to sign it within 24 hours back. Not a chance!”
What speaks for Hearn’s thesis: The Fury camp has long since come up with a plan B. “We already have another opponent ready,” explained co-promoter Bob Arum a few days ago. It is obvious that this plan includes a fight against Manuel Charr. In the past few days and weeks, both have repeatedly exchanged blows on social media. Charr publicly challenged Fury, the WBC champion responded and offered the German a fight.
Shortly before the end of Fury’s contract ultimatum, Charr posted striking words towards Joshua on Instagram. He should sign and take the chance “to fight one of the best, Tyson Fury”. Otherwise he should make room and let “real men” fight the fight. As of today, it looks like Charr can really hope for that.
