MAHMOUD CHARR has revealed he is gunning to fight the winner of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury as he aims to return to the squared circle this year.
The 36-year-old hasn’t stepped inside the ring since outpointing Alexander Ustinov in November 2017 to win the WBA ‘regular’ belt.
Mahmoud Charr is desperate to step back inside the ring for the first time since November 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Charr was ordered by the WBA to defend his strap against interim champion Trevor Bryan last month, but the fight failed to materialise.
He has since been named as the Champion in Recess after failing to secure a visa in time to fight in the United States.
But he will be able to secure an instant shot at his former title with the WBA stating that Bryan – who beat Bermane Stiverne for the belt in January – must fight him before May 30.
And Charr is relishing a return to boxing, as he claimed that he has his eyes set on a future bout against either AJ or the Gypsy King.
Speaking to SunSport about who he wants to compete against should he emerge victorious against Bryan, he declared: “Clearly, the winner of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury.”
Asked who he believes would win out of the British pair, he commented: “Willpower beats talent. But both have will AND talent.
“I appreciate both of them very much. Both are absolute top boxers.
“It’s going to be a close one. To be honest, I don’t want to commit myself.”
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WBC king Tyson Fury could be a potential opponent for Charr in the futureCredit: Getty Images
Anthony Joshua may have to defend his world titles against Charr down the lineCredit: Rex Features
Charr also spoke of his frustration that his January bout to face Bryan never went ahead, as he hit out at the American’s promoter Don King.
He said: “It was all very frustrating. Especially the fact of how it happened or didn’t happen.
“But that’s the way it is and I’m looking forward. I’m still training hard to be prepared for all future opponents.
“I am glad that the WBA decided that Bryan has until the end of May to fight me.
“My team and I will do everything we can to make sure that the same story from January doesn’t happen again.
“This time Don King will not get away with his shady games. And then the belt will be back where it belongs – with me!”
Before adding: “I am in the shape of my life. Bryan will not have a chance.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
