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Bob Arum: Tyson Fury will fight Joshua or Wilder, depending on Dec. 12 outcome

Promoter Bob Arum said Tyson Fury will fight either Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder next. It depends on the Joshua-Kubrat Pulev result.

Bob Arum, Tyson Fury’s co-promoter, said his fighter’s immediate future isn’t complicated.

If Kubrat Pulev, who is also handled by Arum, beats Anthony Joshua on Dec. 12, then Fury will face Deontay Wilder a third time probably in late February. If Joshua defeats Pulev, then Fury will face Joshua in an all-England showdown around the same time.

“It’s very easy. It’s not complicated at all,” Arum said in an iFL TV video.

Fury, who holds one of the heavyweight titles, had given up on a third fight with Wilder after the fight was pushed back multiple times and decided to face Agit Kabayel on Dec. 5 in the U.K., although the fight wasn’t finalized.

However, he announced on social media Sunday that he was scrapping the fight. Why? The money just wasn’t there amid the coronavirus pandemic, Arum said.

That left Fury’s future up in the air again. And the only two opponents who can generate the kind of money the elite heavyweights command are Wilder and Joshua.

“I think Tyson realized he wasn’t going to get the money he’s used to getting so he decided not to do the [Kabayel] fight,” Arum said. “I’ve been giving everybody the word: Wait for the Pulev-Joshua fight. If Pulev wins the fight, there’s no Joshua because Eddie [Hearn] has a rematch clause. That takes care of … a good part of next year for Joshua.

“That leaves Wilder as the best guy [for Fury]. If Pulev beats Joshua, we’ll talk to Fury about doing the Wilder fight probably at the end of February. Hopefully, if the pandemic is under control, we’ll at least be able to put the fight … in Allegiant Stadium [in Las Vegas]. … We’ll put 15,000 to 20,000 people in a 75,000-seat stadium, including the floor seats.

“Again, everyone hold off. It’s good and well for Fury to say he wants to fight Joshua. Who knows if Joshua will be around after he fights my guy Pulev?”

And if Joshua beats Pulev?

“Then I’m sure Fury will want to go right into a Joshua fight,” Arum said. “… That will knock Wilder out [of the picture].”

One other factor could complicate things, it seems: Wilder is pursuing arbitration to force Fury to honor a rematch clause in the contract for their second fight, which Fury won by knockout in February.

Arum doesn’t seem the slightest bit concerned about that element of the situation. He suggests that Wilder’s representatives wait to see what happens in the Pulev-Joshua fight. Once again, if Pulev wins, there would be no need to seek arbitration. And if Joshua wins, well, Arum says Wilder and Co. will end up on the wrong side of the arbitrator’s ruling.

“They’re trying to interpret the contract to say that Fury is still obligated to fight Wilder,” Arum said. “I assure you that’s not the case. The contract is clear. Do they have the right to bring it to arbitration? Yes. The judge in arbitration is known to everyone in boxing. He’s an honest, up-right guy. I’m confident in the result.

“It may not be necessary. That’s my point. If there’s no Joshua, why wouldn’t Fury want to do a third fight with Wilder?”

Like Arum said: not complicated.

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Bob Arum: Tyson Fury will fight Joshua or Wilder, depending on Dec. 12 outcome

Promoter Bob Arum said Tyson Fury will fight either Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder next. It depends on the Joshua-Kubrat Pulev result.

Bob Arum, Tyson Fury’s co-promoter, said his fighter’s immediate future isn’t complicated.

If Kubrat Pulev, who is also handled by Arum, beats Anthony Joshua on Dec. 12, then Fury will face Deontay Wilder a third time probably in late February. If Joshua defeats Pulev, then Fury will face Joshua in an all-England showdown around the same time.

“It’s very easy. It’s not complicated at all,” Arum said in an iFL TV video.

Fury, who holds one of the heavyweight titles, had given up on a third fight with Wilder after the fight was pushed back multiple times and decided to face Agit Kabayel on Dec. 5 in the U.K., although the fight wasn’t finalized.

However, he announced on social media Sunday that he was scrapping the fight. Why? The money just wasn’t there amid the coronavirus pandemic, Arum said.

That left Fury’s future up in the air again. And the only two opponents who can generate the kind of money the elite heavyweights command are Wilder and Joshua.

“I think Tyson realized he wasn’t going to get the money he’s used to getting so he decided not to do the [Kabayel] fight,” Arum said. “I’ve been giving everybody the word: Wait for the Pulev-Joshua fight. If Pulev wins the fight, there’s no Joshua because Eddie [Hearn] has a rematch clause. That takes care of … a good part of next year for Joshua.

“That leaves Wilder as the best guy [for Fury]. If Pulev beats Joshua, we’ll talk to Fury about doing the Wilder fight probably at the end of February. Hopefully, if the pandemic is under control, we’ll at least be able to put the fight … in Allegiant Stadium [in Las Vegas]. … We’ll put 15,000 to 20,000 people in a 75,000-seat stadium, including the floor seats.

“Again, everyone hold off. It’s good and well for Fury to say he wants to fight Joshua. Who knows if Joshua will be around after he fights my guy Pulev?”

And if Joshua beats Pulev?

“Then I’m sure Fury will want to go right into a Joshua fight,” Arum said. “… That will knock Wilder out [of the picture].”

One other factor could complicate things, it seems: Wilder is pursuing arbitration to force Fury to honor a rematch clause in the contract for their second fight, which Fury won by knockout in February.

Arum doesn’t seem the slightest bit concerned about that element of the situation. He suggests that Wilder’s representatives wait to see what happens in the Pulev-Joshua fight. Once again, if Pulev wins, there would be no need to seek arbitration. And if Joshua wins, well, Arum says Wilder and Co. will end up on the wrong side of the arbitrator’s ruling.

“They’re trying to interpret the contract to say that Fury is still obligated to fight Wilder,” Arum said. “I assure you that’s not the case. The contract is clear. Do they have the right to bring it to arbitration? Yes. The judge in arbitration is known to everyone in boxing. He’s an honest, up-right guy. I’m confident in the result.

“It may not be necessary. That’s my point. If there’s no Joshua, why wouldn’t Fury want to do a third fight with Wilder?”

Like Arum said: not complicated.

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Tyson Fury scraps Dec. 5 fight, could face Deontay Wilder next year

Tyson Fury has scraped his Dec. 5 fight, which could open the door to a third fight with Deontay Wilder early next year.

A third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder might’ve just become more likely.

Fury announced on social media Sunday night that he has scrapped plans to make a voluntary title defense on Dec. 5 in the U.K. amid news that Wilder is pursuing arbitration to enforce a rematch clause in the contract for their second fight in February, which Fury won by knockout.

That means Fury-Wilder III could take place early next year, although it appears to be far from settled.

The news also puts a crimp into the plans of titleholder Anthony Joshua, who had agreed to fight Fury twice in 2021. Joshua, who defends his titles against Kubrat Pulev on Dec. 12, now joins the rest of us in a wait-and-see mode.

Wilder exercised the rematch option shortly after the Feb. 22 fight. However, after several delays, Fury decided to move on. He planned to fight Agit Kabayel on Dec. 5, although the deal hadn’t been finalized.

Fury’s representatives have said that the contracted time period for a rematch has expired.

Meanwhile, Fury told The (London) Telegraph that he would never fight Wilder again after his rival claimed he loaded his gloves for their fights.

“Deontay Wilder has tried to bring my character down with the bulls— he’s said,” Fury said. “If I was like the rest of the world, I’d probably sue him for defamation for about $100 million, but I’m not really interested in doing that type of thing.

“He’ll never get a shot at me — finished, never — for what he’s said.”

Perhaps the ruling of the arbitrator could change his mind.

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Tyson Fury scraps Dec. 5 fight, could face Deontay Wilder next year

Tyson Fury has scraped his Dec. 5 fight, which could open the door to a third fight with Deontay Wilder early next year.

A third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder might’ve just become more likely.

Fury announced on social media Sunday night that he has scrapped plans to make a voluntary title defense on Dec. 5 in the U.K. amid news that Wilder is pursuing arbitration to enforce a rematch clause in the contract for their second fight in February, which Fury won by knockout.

That means Fury-Wilder III could take place early next year, although it appears to be far from settled.

The news also puts a crimp into the plans of titleholder Anthony Joshua, who had agreed to fight Fury twice in 2021. Joshua, who defends his titles against Kubrat Pulev on Dec. 12, now joins the rest of us in a wait-and-see mode.

Wilder exercised the rematch option shortly after the Feb. 22 fight. However, after several delays, Fury decided to move on. He planned to fight Agit Kabayel on Dec. 5, although the deal hadn’t been finalized.

Fury’s representatives have said that the contracted time period for a rematch has expired.

Meanwhile, Fury told The (London) Telegraph that he would never fight Wilder again after his rival claimed he loaded his gloves for their fights.

“Deontay Wilder has tried to bring my character down with the bulls— he’s said,” Fury said. “If I was like the rest of the world, I’d probably sue him for defamation for about $100 million, but I’m not really interested in doing that type of thing.

“He’ll never get a shot at me — finished, never — for what he’s said.”

Perhaps the ruling of the arbitrator could change his mind.

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Deontay Wilder trying force third Tyson Fury fight, Fury says ‘never’

Deontay Wilder has initiated the mediation process in an attempt to force a third fight with Tyson Fury.

Deontay Wilder isn’t giving up on a third fight with Tyson Fury.

Wilder has initiated the mediation process in attempt to enforce a rematch clause from their second fight in February, according to The Athletic. Fury won the second fight by seventh-round knockout.

The process, overseen by a retired judge, was set to begin this week.

“We’re going into it very optimistically this week,” Wilder’s co-manager, Shelly Finkel, told The Athletic.

Wilder exercised the rematch option shortly after the fight. However, after several delays, Fury decided to move on. He plans to fight on Dec. 5, possibly against Agit Kabayel of Germany.

Fury’s representatives have said that the contracted time period for a rematch has expired.

Meanwhile, Fury reiterated to The (London) Telegraph that he will never fight Wilder again after his rival claimed he loaded his gloves for their fights.

“Deontay Wilder has tried to bring my character down with the bulls— he’s said,” Fury said. “If I was like the rest of the world, I’d probably sue him for defamation for about $100 million, but I’m not really interested in doing that type of thing.

“He’ll never get a shot at me — finished, never — for what he’s said.”

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Deontay Wilder trying force third Tyson Fury fight, Fury says ‘never’

Deontay Wilder has initiated the mediation process in an attempt to force a third fight with Tyson Fury.

Deontay Wilder isn’t giving up on a third fight with Tyson Fury.

Wilder has initiated the mediation process in attempt to enforce a rematch clause from their second fight in February, according to The Athletic. Fury won the second fight by seventh-round knockout.

The process, overseen by a retired judge, was set to begin this week.

“We’re going into it very optimistically this week,” Wilder’s co-manager, Shelly Finkel, told The Athletic.

Wilder exercised the rematch option shortly after the fight. However, after several delays, Fury decided to move on. He plans to fight on Dec. 5, possibly against Agit Kabayel of Germany.

Fury’s representatives have said that the contracted time period for a rematch has expired.

Meanwhile, Fury reiterated to The (London) Telegraph that he will never fight Wilder again after his rival claimed he loaded his gloves for their fights.

“Deontay Wilder has tried to bring my character down with the bulls— he’s said,” Fury said. “If I was like the rest of the world, I’d probably sue him for defamation for about $100 million, but I’m not really interested in doing that type of thing.

“He’ll never get a shot at me — finished, never — for what he’s said.”

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Tyson Fury believes Deontay Wilder ‘has lost his marbles’

Tyson Fury said he believes rival Deontay Wilder ‘has lost his marbles.’

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com.

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Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has responded to Deontay Wilder’s recent wild claims.

Wilder claimed that Fury used weights in his gloves in their rematch in February, when the Bronze Bomber’s trainer threw in the towel. Wilder also suggested that the trainer in question, Mark Breland, played a role in spiking his drink with a muscle relaxant before the fight.

After numerous delays to the expected trilogy rematch — the result of both the coronavirus precluding fans from attending events and also Wilder’s fitness following biceps surgery — Fury announced he was moving on from the fight.

Fury is expected to fight on Dec. 5, possibly against Agit Kabayel of Germany,  before moving on to two fights against the division’s other champion, Anthony Joshua.

Speaking to the British radio station talkSPORT, Fury wondered what was at the root of a series of excuses.

“I think he has lost his marbles,” Fury said. “First of all it was the [ring-walk] suit, then it was the bicep injury, then his trainer was on our team, then the referee was against him, then I had weights in my gloves. Now someone has spiked his water.

“It’s one of those things, isn’t it.”

Fury went on to explain his decision to walk away from a third fight.

“The original date was July 18,” he said. “That didn’t happen because he had an injury so it got put back three months to October. Then that didn’t happen because they were trying to get a venue.

“And then they had three dates in December – 5th, 12th, 19th – which I agreed to all of them, and obviously that didn’t happen. So I’m not going to wait around forever.”

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Tyson Fury believes Deontay Wilder ‘has lost his marbles’

Tyson Fury said he believes rival Deontay Wilder ‘has lost his marbles.’

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com.

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Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has responded to Deontay Wilder’s recent wild claims.

Wilder claimed that Fury used weights in his gloves in their rematch in February, when the Bronze Bomber’s trainer threw in the towel. Wilder also suggested that the trainer in question, Mark Breland, played a role in spiking his drink with a muscle relaxant before the fight.

After numerous delays to the expected trilogy rematch — the result of both the coronavirus precluding fans from attending events and also Wilder’s fitness following biceps surgery — Fury announced he was moving on from the fight.

Fury is expected to fight on Dec. 5, possibly against Agit Kabayel of Germany,  before moving on to two fights against the division’s other champion, Anthony Joshua.

Speaking to the British radio station talkSPORT, Fury wondered what was at the root of a series of excuses.

“I think he has lost his marbles,” Fury said. “First of all it was the [ring-walk] suit, then it was the bicep injury, then his trainer was on our team, then the referee was against him, then I had weights in my gloves. Now someone has spiked his water.

“It’s one of those things, isn’t it.”

Fury went on to explain his decision to walk away from a third fight.

“The original date was July 18,” he said. “That didn’t happen because he had an injury so it got put back three months to October. Then that didn’t happen because they were trying to get a venue.

“And then they had three dates in December – 5th, 12th, 19th – which I agreed to all of them, and obviously that didn’t happen. So I’m not going to wait around forever.”

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Tyson Fury makes offer to Agit Kabayel, Frank Warren says

Promoter Frank Warren told talkSPORT that Tyson Fury will face Agit Kabayel if the German signs the contract that was presented to him.

Tyson Fury might have his opponent for Dec. 5.

Frank Warren, the heavyweight titleholder’s co-promoter, told talkSPORT that Fury will face Agit Kabayel if the German signs the contract that was presented to him.

No venue has been selected but the fight is expected to take place in the U.K.

“We’re giving the guy we wanna fight, which is Kabayel, we’re giving him 24 hours now to sign the contract or we’re gonna move on,” Warren said. “He’s undefeated and has a win on his record over Derek Chisora. …

“He [was] the European champion and he’s ranked by the WBC. That’s who’s sitting at the moment on a contract and we’re waiting. … He’s the fight, subject to the contract being signed.”

Kabayel (20-0, 13 KOs) is a 28-year-old former kickboxer who is ranked by three of the four major sanctioning bodies.

The Kurdish-German won the vacant European heavyweight title by easily outpointing Herve Hubeaux in February 2017. He then recorded his most-important victory in defense of his belt, a majority decision over Derek Chisora the following November.

However, Kabayel’s momentum then stalled. He has fought only three times against obscure opponents since the Chisora fight, including a one-sided decision over Evgenios Lazaridis in his most-recent fight, on July 18.

Kabayel would be considerably smaller than the 6-foot-9 Fury. Kabayel is 6-3 and weighed 236.75 pounds for the Lazaridis fight, 36.25 less than Fury weighed for his rematch with Deontay Wilder on Feb. 22.

Among other potential opponents whose names have been mentioned are Oscar Rivas, Efe Ajagba, Carlos Takam, Charles Martin and Michael Hunter.

Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) stopped Wilder in their rematch to win a version of the title. He had intended to honor a rematch clause and fight Wilder a third time in his next fight. However, when it became clear that the fight would’ve take place this year, he moved on.

Fury has said he intends to fight fellow titleholder Anthony Joshua for the undisputed championship next year.

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Tyson Fury makes offer to Agit Kabayel, Frank Warren says

Promoter Frank Warren told talkSPORT that Tyson Fury will face Agit Kabayel if the German signs the contract that was presented to him.

Tyson Fury might have his opponent for Dec. 5.

Frank Warren, the heavyweight titleholder’s co-promoter, told talkSPORT that Fury will face Agit Kabayel if the German signs the contract that was presented to him.

No venue has been selected but the fight is expected to take place in the U.K.

“We’re giving the guy we wanna fight, which is Kabayel, we’re giving him 24 hours now to sign the contract or we’re gonna move on,” Warren said. “He’s undefeated and has a win on his record over Derek Chisora. …

“He [was] the European champion and he’s ranked by the WBC. That’s who’s sitting at the moment on a contract and we’re waiting. … He’s the fight, subject to the contract being signed.”

Kabayel (20-0, 13 KOs) is a 28-year-old former kickboxer who is ranked by three of the four major sanctioning bodies.

The Kurdish-German won the vacant European heavyweight title by easily outpointing Herve Hubeaux in February 2017. He then recorded his most-important victory in defense of his belt, a majority decision over Derek Chisora the following November.

However, Kabayel’s momentum then stalled. He has fought only three times against obscure opponents since the Chisora fight, including a one-sided decision over Evgenios Lazaridis in his most-recent fight, on July 18.

Kabayel would be considerably smaller than the 6-foot-9 Fury. Kabayel is 6-3 and weighed 236.75 pounds for the Lazaridis fight, 36.25 less than Fury weighed for his rematch with Deontay Wilder on Feb. 22.

Among other potential opponents whose names have been mentioned are Oscar Rivas, Efe Ajagba, Carlos Takam, Charles Martin and Michael Hunter.

Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) stopped Wilder in their rematch to win a version of the title. He had intended to honor a rematch clause and fight Wilder a third time in his next fight. However, when it became clear that the fight would’ve take place this year, he moved on.

Fury has said he intends to fight fellow titleholder Anthony Joshua for the undisputed championship next year.

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