If Tyson Fury is unable to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in their undisputed battle, he may still fight Anthony Joshua, a domestic rival.
Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer arrives Saudi Arabia for Usyk vs Fury
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Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer arrives Saudi Arabia for Usyk vs Fury
This Saturday in Saudi Arabia, heavyweight champions Fury and Usyk square off to determine who will be the first unchallenged winner in their division in 25 years.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk arrive in Saudi Arabia for undisputed fight
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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk arrive in Saudi Arabia for undisputed fight
Regardless of the outcome this weekend, both men will probably be forced to fight each other twice in their megafight, which won’t allow them to fight another opponent until the following year.
Turki Alalshikh says it doesn’t matter if Tyson wins, loses, or draws—he still wants him to go on Anthony Joshua.
On May 18, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will square off in a major fight that will see both fighters try to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.
With the two fighting for the coveted WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles, the stakes could not be higher.