Talks had begun to match Fury, the WBC titleholder, with Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian who beat Joshua last month to defend the unified WBO, WBA and IBF belts, in an undisputed heavyweight championship fight. But it has emerged that Usyk will not be able to fight again this year. It leaves Fury searching for an opponent. He wants to be former champion Joshua next. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk doesn’t want to fight him this year, then went on to say he wants to announce a fight next week. Photos courtesy of WWE. “I think you’ve all heard that I’ll be fighting soon in the next few months,” Fury said. “I think before I announce an opponent I should do that just in case. “Anthony Joshua, I know you just lost a fight to Usyk and you are without a fight right now and I would like to give you the opportunity to fight me for the WBC world heavyweight championship and the lineal championship in the next few months,” he said in public speech to Joshua. Image: While waiting for Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury called out Anthony Joshua “You’re coming off a 12-round fight, so you’re fit, you’re ready. I’m giving you a few months notice. “If you’re interested, I’ll send you the date and we’ll find it. A battle of Britain for the WBC World Heavyweight Championship. “Let me know if you’re interested, if not I’ll pick another opponent.” Fury later reiterated his offer to Joshua via Twitter on Monday night, claiming he has also arranged the “date and venue”. Joshua responded later that night, directing Fury to his management team to discuss a deal. “Yeah chill,” Joshua posted. “I don’t do the online chats just for influence so if you really think about it, give me a shout @258mgt. “I’ll be ready in December.” The biggest fight in women’s boxing history – Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall – is live on Sky Sports on Saturday 10 September. Be a part of history and buy tickets for the London clash here.
