Sport

To make sure he fights Anthony Joshua before retiring, TYSON FURY has been instructed to turn down a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

However, as per the initial agreement, a rematch has already been scheduled, with a date and venue in mind.

To ensure he faces Anthony Joshua before retiring, TYSON FURY has been ordered to decline a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

After twelve thrilling rounds in Saudi Arabia, the dethroned Gypsy King was defeated for the first time in 36 fights.

Tyson Fury has been told to snub a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Anthony Joshua would be waiting in the wings.

A rematch has already been signed per the initial contract and looks to be eyed for October.

But another hellacious fight with Usyk would leave AJ sweating over whether Fury would have it in him to stick around for an overdue Battle of Britain bout.

So former European super-bantamweight champ Spencer Oliver urged Fury to forget about avenging his loss and instead focus on Joshua.

He said: “If I’m Tyson Fury, I’m not going into the rematch now.

“I’m fighting Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium first. There are two fights left in Fury.

“That’s the Oleksandr Usyk rematch and then the Joshua fight is always going to be a massive fight for the British public.

“Everyone has always wanted to see it. That’s a fight that still sells, hugely.

“If you’re looking at it from a business point of view, that’s probably a bigger fight.

“They’ve both been beaten by Usyk. The winner of Joshua versus Fury then boxes Oleksandr again.

“But Fury will want to right the wrongs. So I see him probably going into that rematch first to secure his legacy, but he has other options.”

Joshua, 34, is set to return in September at Wembley Stadium.

And he could get a shot at the IBF title if it becomes vacant for Filip Hrgovic, 31, and Daniel Dubois, 26, to contest for on June 1.

In the aftermath of Fury’s first loss, he refused to commit his future to a rematch with Usyk, 37.

But his promoter Frank Warren has since confirmed they do intend invoke the right for an immediate rerun.

And Oliver wants to see Fury, 35, switch up his tactics if a rematch is finalised.

He said: “Tyson approached the fight wrong.

“Now he has to approach it differently, he has to be the aggressor. Fury can definitely win the rematch. It was a very competitive fight.

“Usyk ran out the winner for me but Fury had his moments, big moments and he is a great fighter.

“He can turn it around but he will be a big underdog because Usyk now will have that added confidence.

“Usyk is great at working fighters out. His boxing IQ is insane and that’s going to be a big problem for Fury.

“Usyk will go down as an all-time great, definitely.”

Usyk and Fury are heading towards an October rematch.

Related Posts

Suspended and Cornered! Eddie Hearn Forces Anthony Joshua to Choose Between Two Shocking Futures!

The chairman of Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn, provided an update regarding Anthony Joshua’s future. This British heavyweight is not going to retire. In fact, Joshua has two options…

WNBA Issues Lifetime Ban To Angel Reese: “Learn Some Manners First”

WNBA Issues Lifetime Ban To Angel Reese: “Learn Some Manners First” In a bold move that has rocked the basketball world, the WNBA has announced the permanent expulsion…

Despite New Coach, Coco Gauff’s Struggles Continue to Put Her at Risk as Glaring Stat Exposed at China Open

Coco Gauff’s year has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, and it appears she is still navigating her way through the complexities of her game. After a difficult…

Russell Wilson’s wife Ciara shares the sweet moment with 4 kids during her tour: “So This is Love”

The musician is a mom to kids Future Zahir, Sienna Princess, Win Harrison and Amora Princess Ciara is enjoying some quality time with her kiddos during her tour. On…

Tony Bellew Challenges Anthony Joshua to Prove Himself—Wants Him to Fight a Dangerous Heavyweight After KO Loss!

Tony Bellew has said he would like to see Anthony Joshua jump straight back in to a dangerous heavyweight showdown in his next fight. AJ was knocked out…

Ciara, Russell Wilson, and their kids “experience” a luxurious lives while vacationing in Italy.

The Wilson family is going to step every time, including while enjoying the annual Dolce & Gabbana alta moda runway show. Ciara and Russell Wilson recently celebrated their sixth…