‘If it’s not done by Monday, I’m moving on’: Tyson Fury gives Anthony Joshua just 48 HOURS to salvage their Battle of Britain with AJ still yet to return his contract… as he says: ‘I’m not waiting for someone who’s lost three of his last five fights’
- Tyson Fury has offered an ultimatum to longtime rival Anthony Joshua
- Fury insisted that if AJ doesn’t sign the contract by Monday the fight is off
- The WBC champion also stated that he will instead fight a different opponent
Tyson Fury has warned Anthony Joshua he has just 48 hours to return his contract for their Battle of Britain mega fight, with their highly-anticipated heavyweight showdown still yet to be announced.
Speaking at the Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker fight in Manchester, Fury stated that AJ is yet to agree to a deal for the pair to fight on December 3, and if he fails to sign the contract by Monday the fight between the pair will not go ahead.
Fury also stated that he will still fight on the scheduled date if AJ fails to agree to terms, with a replacement opponent yet to be announced.
Tyson Fury has warned Anthony Joshua he is losing patience with his rival still yet to return his contract for their mega fight
Fury has insisted that AJ has until Monday to sign the contract or he will proceed with finding a different opponent
‘They’ve had the opportunity to agree to this fight for about a month I’d say,’ he said ringside at the Manchester Arena.
‘They’ve had the contract for over a week, still not signed, still a few more excuses they’re gonna come back with. We’ll know more on Monday I think, the two broadcasters are gonna meet on Monday and then we’ll know from there. If it’s not done by Monday then I’m moving on.
‘I’m not waiting around for some guy who’s lost three of his last five fights, he’s lucky that I’m giving him a world title shot.
Fury took aim at Joshua while ringside for Joe Joyce v Joseph Parker, saying he would ‘not wait around for someone who’s lost three of his last five fights’
‘I’m sick of setting deadlines. They either want this poxy fight or they don’t. I was just saying to somebody else before I don’t mind inviting these people to my party but they’re not gonna come to my party, my banquet, and try and dictate to me. They either wanna do it or they don’t. And if they wanna do it: sign the contract and if they don’t: do one.
‘This is the fight that I’ve been trying to make since 2017, and I’ve been unsuccessful every single time. I was optimistic three or four weeks ago that the fight might happen, today I’m not very optimistic.
‘I’m definitely fighting on December third, whoever it may be I don’t really care I’ll know them all out anyway.’
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