“He Dodged the Biggest Fight”: Fans React as Tyson Fury’s Next Opponent Picked
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Tyson Fury is one of the most celebrated boxers in the world. But, recently, his fight negotiations with Ukranian hard-hitter Oleksandr Usyk fell out. And this can be considered a huge upset for boxing fans. As excited as the world was for this Heavyweight undisputed championship fight, the outcome has been disappointing. But, as one should always look forward to tomorrow, it seems like Fury is ready to fight someone else apart from Usyk. The boxing world has been waiting for the Brit to step into the ring again, and the fans will soon get what they want. Fury fought last year, winning his bout against Derek Chisora by TKO.
Recently, Tyson Fury’s next opponent was revealed. Even though the fans are happy for him to enter the ring again. the opponent chosen is not someone the world expected.
Tyson Fury’s next opponent
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Mike Coppinger from ESPN made revelations about Fury’s next fight. The negotiations falling apart with Usyk was not something which was the world expected. And even though we will not see Usyk and Fury inside the ring, ‘The Gypsy King’ is ready to make an appearance inside the ring.
‼️ Tyson Fury vs Joe Joyce is reportedly now the frontrunner for Fury’s next fight this summer, providing Joyce beats Zhilei Zhang on April 15th. [According to @MikeCoppinger]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 24, 2023
According to the reports, Joe Joyce is the top contender to fight Tyson Fury. He currently holds the WBO interim Heavyweight champion. But, the only condition for Joyce to fight the fellow brit is that he will have to win his upcoming bout against Zhilei Zhang on April 15. No official announcements have been made yet. But, the fans can expect good news anytime soon.
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Hopefully, this summer, the world will witness Tyson Fury inside the ring again. And he’ll not fall short of delivering a spectacular performance for his fans. Fury has scaled the mount Olympus of boxing, and there is no doubt that he is one of the greatest boxers in the world. But, this particular time, the fans had to remind Fury of his limitations. And did not let the god complex take over him. The boxing world has mixed reactions to the news of Fury’s next opponent.
Fans react to the news
A user named Olasupo Jakes doesn’t want the fans to have their hopes high.
Don't get your hopes up, guys. I don't think this fight will happen either.
— Olasupo Jakes – Bsc (Hons), RPN (@JakesOlasupo) March 25, 2023
Another user named Rog is bitter about Fury dodging one of the biggest fights in the sport.
Who cares. He dodged the biggest fight
— Rog (@MCFC_Rog) March 25, 2023
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Meanwhile, Lewis Su is excited about the fight between Fury and Joyce.
This is the fight I was more excited for than Fury vs Usyk. Joyce is a proper heavyweight and the second best heavyweight in the world, very so difficult to beat!
— Lewis Su (@Lewissu123) March 24, 2023
A user named mahmood wants to witness an undisputed Heavyweight fight.
It's a good fight but it's not undisputed, anything other than undisputed isn't acceptable. The pathway was clear, no mandortories or rematches.
— mahmood (@itwascytronical) March 24, 2023
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On the other hand, RamboA12 wants Fury to fight Derek Chisora again.
I think I speak for all boxing fans when I say we want a fury vs Chisora 4. The last 3 were very close to call.
— RamboA12 (@RizAhmed98) March 25, 2023
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Who will win if Joe Joyce clashes with ‘The Gypsy King’? Let us know in the comments
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