TYSON FURY’S team are plotting to convince Deontay Wilder to “step aside” so he can face Anthony Joshua later this year.
Wilder, 34, has already invoked his right to an immediate rematch after being dethroned in late February, with a trilogy bout against 31-year-old Fury planned for July.
Tyson Fury is set to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time in OctoberCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Fury’s team could attempt to convince Wilder to step aside so he can face Anthony JoshuaCredit: EPA
But due to the coronavirus pandemic, the WBC heavyweight title fight has been backdated to October, which in turn pushes a potential historic all-British unification against WBA, IBF and WBO champion Joshua, 30, even further back.
According to Metro, Fury’s team – including promoters Bob Arum and Frank Warren – will attempt to work out a deal with Wilder that allows the Gypsy King to face AJ next, with the Battle of Britain targeted for THIS YEAR.
Joshua’s bout against Kubrat Pulev also looks set to be moved from its original June date and promoter Eddie Hearn said ditching the mandatory title defence to chase Fury could start to take priority.
US veteran Arum promotes Pulev, making the job of convincing the 38-year-old Bulgarian to wait a bit longer slightly easier.
Fury revealed after beating Wilder he plans to fight the Bronze Bomber once more, and then Joshua before retiring.
So accelerating negotiations to fight long-standing rival AJ will suit the unbeaten traveller, though he admitted he will never get tired of bashing up Wilder.
Fury told ITV: “I’ll be obliged to give him a bit more, you never get bored of beating Deontay Wilder up, it’s just one of those things you take great pride in doing.
“I really did what I said I was going to do. Not many people in boxing say something then do exactly what they said they were going to do.
“So I was quite proud of the performance and I’m really looking forward to getting all this coronavirus out of the way and getting the world back on track and getting back to my job.”
Tyson Fury says ‘you never get bored of beating Deontay Wilder up’ as he longs for trilogy after coronavirus crisis ends
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
