TYSON FURY’s fight against Anthony Joshua has been given the green light by WBC chief Mauricio Sulaiman after he revealed: “There is no mandatory contender.”
The British stars are finally set to do battle in 2021 in their bid to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Fury and Joshua will fight in 2021 according to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, who revealed there were no obstaclesCredit: Reuters
Joshua will fight Fury should he defend his WBA, IBF and WBO belts against PulevCredit: PA
Joshua must first defend his WBA, IBF and WBO belts against Kubrat Pulev on December 12.
And WBC champion Fury recently entered a mediation process over his disputed third and final fight against Deontay Wilder, with the Bronze Bomber trying to force the Gypsy King to fight.
But the WBC ‘will absolutely support’ the all-British showdown, confirming there is ‘no mandatory challenger’.
WBC president Sulaiman told Sky Sports: “There’s absolutely great hope from the world to see that undisputed fight.
“Tyson Fury is our champion, our pride…
“Anthony Joshua holds the other belts and he has been a tremendous asset to the sport. A gentleman, a great career.
“To see this showdown, Fury-Joshua, would be tremendous for everyone in the sport of boxing.
“We will absolutely support it.”
WBC chief Sulaiman has revealed heavyweight champion Fury has ‘no mandatory contender’Credit: Reuters
Sulaiman continued: “The WBC has no blocks right now. There is no mandatory contender.
“There is an issue that we are aware that Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have some sort of mediation process going on.
“That’s the only thing, but we don’t have any details.
“We’re just hoping that everything gets resolved and everybody is happy and we see great fights inside the ring.”
AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn last month revealed where and when he believed the 2021 double-header would go ahead.
Hearn claimed: “You break them up into probably May, June, and then [rematch in] November, December.
“April, May, June, and then November, December.
“I think it’s about where and of course they’re two British heavyweight world champions, and if one of those fights at least didn’t take place in the UK it would be a shame.
“I know ultimately people think it’s my decision but it’s really not.
“We will take all the offers that will come from all around the world and present them to both teams and both fighters.
“Ultimately, normally, the biggest offer wins.”
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