JAKARTA - Tyson Fury made a surprising statement. He said the fight against Anthony Joshua in December was still possible.
He confirmed negotiations to realize the fight were still ongoing.
Previously, the boxer, nicknamed the King of flow, said that the clash with Joshua had been canceled. That's because the opponent did not also sign the contract according to the deadline.
After announcing the cancellation, he has also mentioned his potential opponent. He plans to face Manuel Charr on December 3 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
However, good news came for boxing fans in England. The Great Britain duel has been revived.
This was conveyed by Fury in a video which he later uploaded on social media.
"That's right, Anthony Joshua, where we started. So, the deadline is Monday. Frank Warren asked me and convinced me to let it last for a few days," Fury said in the video.
"And even though I know you won't sign this contract, I allow Frank to continue to have meetings with your team and your broadcasters and all that."
"Now we have BT, DAZN, and ESPN on the same page. They are happy with everything. They are ready to rock and roll."
He then satirized Joshua who was acting like a co-promotor even though he was just a voluntary challenger. Fury revealed that Joshua wanted openness even though their current position was not equal.
"Do you know what I said? 'Give them full transparency'. I'm not hiding anything, I'm not trying to rob anyone," he said.
Fury and Joshua have approved the 60-40 division for the WBC title.
The broadcast situation appears to be the biggest obstacle that must be addressed, something Fury claims has now been resolved.
He felt no more problems had to be resolved, with his team just waiting for Joshua to sign.
"So now you have full transparency, everything is clean and fair. Now Joshua, the ball is really in your hands, son. Everyone is finished," said Fury.
"If you were a man, and if you had dignity or pride about yourself, you would get this contract signed today. No more days, weeks, months. You've had a contract now for more than two weeks and you still haven't signed it," he added.
Fury then said Joshua could not sign it and prove it to the public if he was really a coward. Currently, Fury continued, he doesn't really care about this fight because cancellations will have any impact on him.
"You are the one who lost and I am a world champion. I threw you in big bones, but I know I can punch you in the face so I'm willing to give you a chance," Fury challenged again.
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