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Fury says he is looking for new opponent, calls out Usyk

Tyson Fury declares the Joshua showdown off and challenges Oleksandr Usyk, shaking up heavyweight plans this week

By · Published September 9, 2026  12:00 UTC · Updated September 9, 2026  20:53 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 9.
  • Primary Driver: Tyson Fury declares the Joshua showdown off and challenges Oleksandr Usyk, shaking up heavyweight plans this week
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The announcement came in a video and multiple outlet reports, marking a concrete shift in the heavyweight calendar. Fury’s pivot follows a series of doubts reported around the Joshua clash. Eddie Hearn said TKO involvement was pushing the fight further away, while Usyk’s manager dismissed Fury’s offer as merely a “backup plan.” The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, publicly urged promoters to keep the Joshua fight in the UK, underscoring logistical pressures. Together, these factors appear to have led Fury to abandon the Joshua matchup and seek a fresh headline opponent.

Outlets differ on the emphasis of the story. Sky Sports and ESPN focus on Fury’s claim that the Joshua fight is off, whereas RTE highlights his foul‑mouthed tirade toward Joshua. Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report repeat the call‑out to Usyk, while the Baltimore Sun notes the manager’s dismissal of Fury’s proposal. The reporting leaves the actual negotiation status between Fury and Usyk thin, with no confirmed dialogue beyond the public challenge.

What remains unclear is whether Usyk will accept the challenge, what terms could be agreed upon, and where a potential fight would be staged. No outlet has provided a timeline or venue details, leaving the next heavyweight matchup undefined pending further statements from promoters or the fighters themselves.

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Why is the fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua considered off?

Coverage cites Fury’s own suggestion that the bout is off, combined with comments that TKO involvement and logistical concerns are pushing the fight further away.

What is Tyson Fury proposing instead?

Fury is publicly calling out Oleksandr Usyk for a possible trilogy bout, positioning Usyk as his next heavyweight opponent.

Which parties are mentioned as influencing the heavyweight negotiations?

Eddie Hearn, Usyk’s manager, and London mayor Sadiq Khan are referenced as key figures shaping the current discussion.

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Tyson Fury Oleksandr Usyk Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Boxing Eddie Hearn London

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