Tyson Fury says Joshua combat is off as no contract signed

WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has known as off his proposed ‘Battle of Britain’ bout with Anthony Joshua, saying his compatriot had not signed the contract earlier than Monday’s deadline.

Fury had challenged Joshua earlier this month, saying he would come out of retirement to defend his title in December, a problem Joshua accepted.

Joshua’s 258 Management and promoter Matchroom Boxing had stated that they’d “accepted all terms presented to us by Fury’s team” however agreed to halt all communication as a result of demise of Queen Elizabeth.

“It’s official, D-Day has come and gone,” Fury stated on Instagram on Monday. “No contract has been signed. It’s formally over for Joshua. He’s now out within the chilly… Forget about it.

“I always knew it. Regardless of what… you say now, I don’t really care. Good luck with your career and your life. End of.”

Joshua, 32, suffered a second straight loss to Ukraine’s WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk in a title rematch in Saudi Arabia final month and stated he needed to return to the ring earlier than the tip of the yr. When Fury challenged Joshua the champion additionally stated he would choose one other opponent if his fellow Briton was not within the bout.

Usyk stated after the combat in Jeddah that he was solely all for combating Fury however media reviews have stated he is not going to combat once more this yr to be able to relaxation and spend time together with his household.