One central figure believes a fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship will happen.
Frank Warren, Fury’s longtime co-promoter, told BBC Radio 5 Monday that he believes the showdown will take place primarily because both men want it.
Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua by a split decision in their rematch to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles Saturday. Fury holds the WBC belt.
“He and Usyk would be a really good fight,” Warren said. “It’s a fight that I think will be made because both teams would like to see that happen. Usyk said after the fight that it’s the only fight he’s interested in, and it’s certainly the same case with Tyson. It’s just a matter of where it will generate the most income because it’s a unique fight, a historic fight.
“It’s the first time for God knows how long that the four belts are on the line. Both fighters are undefeated. The whole world of boxing will be captivated by this fight.”
Warren, who believes Fury will beat Usyk, also said that a long-anticipated fight between Fury and Joshua could still take place.
“If AJ manages to get a couple of wins under his belt, and I believe Tyson will beat Usyk, that may be a fight to be made,” he said. “But AJ’s got to re-establish himself before you can even think about fights like that.”
Usyk said immediately after the his victory that, “I’m sure, I’m convinced he wants to fight me. I want to fight him. If I don’t fight Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.”
And Fury, who had teased retirement, made it clear on social media after the decision was announced Saturday that he feels the same way.
“Get your f—ing check book out,” he said, “because the Gypsy King is here forever.”
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