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Tyson Fury has accused Eddie Hearn and Sky bosses of putting a block on a British mega-fight with Anthony Joshua.
Taking to social media as Joshua defeated Alexander Povetkin despite a first roundĀ broken nose, Fury was sure he was destined to miss out on a title shot at the Watford man.
“I have to say the saddest thing ever the British fight fans will never get to see Fury vs Joshua. Thatās a crying shame!
“Itās the biggest British fight in the history of boxing in Britain but Sky and Matchroom have robbed the paying public again. Ask your self why donāt they want this?”
In a video post, Fury added Joshua’s performance and obvious frailties mean he’ll never agree to fight him.
“Tonight is proof that I’m fighting the best heavyweight out there in Deontay Wilder,” he said. “It’s clear that AJ will never fight me. I’ve never seen a bigger bum in my life.”
"It's clear that AJ will never fight me."
"I've never seen a bigger bum in my life."@Tyson_Fury has reacted to Anthony Joshua's victory over Alexander Povetkin š pic.twitter.com/kdw8JFi5Nc
— BT Sport Boxing (@BTSportBoxing) September 23, 2018
“I don’t want to be disrespectful, but Tyson Fury is the most unentertaining fighter I’ve ever seen,” said Hearn to the media.
“He’s never been in a good fight in his whole career, apart from (ex-cruiserweight world champion, Steve) Cunningham, where he got knocked down.
“Deontay Wilder against Anthony Joshua is the biggest fight in world boxing and stylistically it is the most exciting match-up you could possible make in boxing,” he added.
Wilder must come through Fury on December 1 in order to push for an undisputed unification, which co-manager Shelly Finkel told WBN he’s willing to negotiate next month.
āIf your father wants to meet on October 6th or 7th in New York Iād be glad to. But itās waste of time if we donāt have a real offer,ā Finkel exclusively told World Boxing News.
āFor Eddie to say all these other things, they are just not real. The truth is, they have sent me letters (emails) and Iāve responded each time.
āI even responded this week to their letter (email) on Friday. If needed I will produce it.
āIf they really want to fight Deontay Wilder, respond to it will a real offer. Otherwise, donāt keep saying you havenāt heard anything, or weāll show it.
āThe problem with Eddie is he canāt get his story straight. He sends us a letter (email), we respond and then he says heās had no contact in the media.
āIām I have proof he has contact with us so why say that?ā