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Fury-Joshua talks suspended
Frank Warren, representing WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs), said his client is in talks to tackle former WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF world champion Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs). told. Queen of Great Britain II. Because of Elizabeth’s death.
“Tyson and I now think it’s appropriate. It would be disrespectful to the royal family,” Warren said.
It is reported that negotiations will resume next week.
Earlier, it was known that Fury approached Anthony Joshua through social networks with an offer to continue the fight. Tyson also stressed that he is ready to give Anthony a chance to win the WBC title.
Joshua allegedly accepted Fury’s offer and agreed to a 60/40 pay split in favor of his opponent. Boxers are considering three dates for the fight – November 26, December 3 and December 17.
Recall that in August, Joshua lost in a split decision rematch to the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world heavyweight champion Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.
Source: Sport UA
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