Tyson Fury has formally activated his rematch clause to face Oleksandr Usyk – and will even fight Anthony Joshua.
That is the phrase from Fury’s United States promoter Bob Arum, who spoke to talkSPORT on Friday evening to ship the bombshell information.
Fury was overwhelmed by Usyk in Saudi Arabia final Saturday to finish his unbeaten streak and lose his WBC heavyweight title.
It additionally noticed the Ukrainian fighter develop into the primary undisputed heavyweight boxer within the four-belt period, beating Fury by break up choice after coming near stopping the fight within the ninth spherical.
But the Gypsy King is determined to fight for his belts as quickly as potential and his promoter Arum has announced when a rematch is likely to go ahead.
Top Rank CEO Arum stated: “There’s a rematch clause and Tyson has exercised the rematch clause and that fight will happen both on the finish of the year or the start of next year.
“It will happen, once more, in Riyadh. That is the contract that each fighters have signed.
“It was such a fantastic fight and it was such a controversial fight. Lots of people thought Tyson pulled it out, some individuals felt that Usyk deserved the win he bought.
“Let’s see what occurs within the rematch. I feel there can be plenty of curiosity and, win or lose, I might like to see Tyson who I imagine will win the rematch.”
It could be unclear whether or not Fury might battle Usyk for all 4 belts, although, with the IBF title set to develop into vacant.
Fury’s rematch towards Usyk will definitely get tongues wagging on the prospect of one other good bout however the 37-year-old shouldn’t be the one fighter that individuals wish to see the Gypsy King face.
An extended-awaited British battle with Joshua has lengthy been within the pipeline however an settlement between Fury’s promoter Frank Warren and AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn has by no means been reached.
But Arum has insisted that the 2 will lastly contact gloves by next summer season – on the newest.
After being requested whether or not Fury and Joshua will ever meet, Arum added: “Next year, win or lose, no matter occurs, that fight is one thing that has to occur as a result of there’s a lot speak about it within the UK.
“I would be very, very surprised if that fight didn’t happen at Wembley by the mid-2025.”
Joshua has not fought since his electrical knockout conflict towards Francis Ngannou in March, although there’s hypothesis he might face Deontay Wilder.
AJ and Fury have lengthy been at one another’s throats however have by no means met within the ring however Arum’s newest announcement might lastly see the long-awaited bout come to fruition.