Fury claims Joshua fight is off, calls for another Usyk rematch

What the report says

Tyson Fury has raised fresh doubt over a long-discussed heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua, saying in social media videos that Joshua is backing away from the bout and cannot settle on a date or venue. According to Al Jazeera’s report, the dispute comes as the two British former world champions have been in talks over a fight that had been expected to take place in November.

The article says the proposed matchup was widely anticipated for Madison Square Garden in New York, though Joshua’s camp had preferred Wembley Stadium. Fury, 38, described Joshua in insulting terms and said the delay was pushing him toward a different opponent.

Instead of continuing to pursue Joshua, Fury called for another meeting with Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian boxer who has defeated him twice and is a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. Fury suggested a third fight with Usyk in November and said he was looking for a new opponent if Joshua would not commit.

The development matters because Fury-Joshua has long been one of boxing’s most anticipated all-British matchups, and the public dispute suggests the negotiations may be unraveling. For context, Al Jazeera notes that Joshua has been working with Usyk’s training team, adding another layer to the heavyweight storyline.