Fury could have called Joshua out after the Whyte fight in Feb, when Joshua had no opponent lined up because Usyk was involved in the defence of his country, however Fury decided to "retire".
Even Arum said that this fight wouldn't be a good idea for Joshua after his recent loses as his confidence must be pretty low. However Fury and Warren probably knew that pride wouldn't allow Joshua to turn it down - it's very calculating of them to do this when AJ must be so lacking in confidence. However despite AJ's recent loses and Fury's bravado about knocking him out - Fury has insisted on a rematch clause - but as AJ is the challenger he doesn't get one of course.
I really hope the fight doesn't take place in the middle-east as UK fight fans have been waiting for this fight for a looong time and it'll be a much better event in the UK - but of course they may want to maximise the fighters' purses.
If the fight does take place in the UK I think a good alternative to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff would be The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London which also has a roof (where Joshua - Usyk 1 took place) - the Premier League will be suspended between Nov 13th and Dec 26th while the World Cup takes place in Qatar and so I can't see why the fight couldn't take place there.
Notice Eddie Hearn's camp does not appear enthusiastic with the deal at all.
Fury already won round 1 by getting AJ to accept his terms and he has messed with Hearn's money making plans for AJ. We need to remember that Hearn had spoken about AJ fighting in Nov or Dec immediately after the Usyk's victory.
The question is: what will happen to AJ's head and brand once he lost three in a row?
Fury's taken this fight after Usyk says he wont fight til February/March 2023. After Wilder won the court case for the trilogy AJ fought Usyk and had a rematch in the cobn++ntract but at least its happening now.
This is a really exciting fight. I think Fury has a decided edge l, but the two losses to Usik matter not one whit in this fight imho. This is a completely different style of fight, and styles make fights. Should be a barn burner!
Hey, Brits, help me out here. How is it that England, a country pretty widely known for its less-than-ideal weather, doesn’t have a big ass stadium with a retractable roof?
Fury could have called Joshua out after the Whyte fight in Feb, when Joshua had no opponent lined up because Usyk was involved in the defence of his country, however Fury decided to "retire".
Even Arum said that this fight wouldn't be a good idea for Joshua after his recent loses as his confidence must be pretty low. However Fury and Warren probably knew that pride wouldn't allow Joshua to turn it down - it's very calculating of them to do this when AJ must be so lacking in confidence. However despite AJ's recent loses and Fury's bravado about knocking him out - Fury has insisted on a rematch clause - but as AJ is the challenger he doesn't get one of course.
I really hope the fight doesn't take place in the middle-east as UK fight fans have been waiting for this fight for a looong time and it'll be a much better event in the UK - but of course they may want to maximise the fighters' purses.
If the fight does take place in the UK I think a good alternative to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff would be The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London which also has a roof (where Joshua - Usyk 1 took place) - the Premier League will be suspended between Nov 13th and Dec 26th while the World Cup takes place in Qatar and so I can't see why the fight couldn't take place there.
Notice Eddie Hearn's camp does not appear enthusiastic with the deal at all.
Fury already won round 1 by getting AJ to accept his terms and he has messed with Hearn's money making plans for AJ. We need to remember that Hearn had spoken about AJ fighting in Nov or Dec immediately after the Usyk's victory.
The question is: what will happen to AJ's head and brand once he lost three in a row?
Fury's taken this fight after Usyk says he wont fight til February/March 2023. After Wilder won the court case for the trilogy AJ fought Usyk and had a rematch in the cobn++ntract but at least its happening now.
This is a really exciting fight. I think Fury has a decided edge l, but the two losses to Usik matter not one whit in this fight imho. This is a completely different style of fight, and styles make fights. Should be a barn burner!
Hey, Brits, help me out here. How is it that England, a country pretty widely known for its less-than-ideal weather, doesn’t have a big ass stadium with a retractable roof?