The famous former boxer commented on the failure of negotiations for a fight for the undisputed heavyweight title
Famous former cruiserweight world champion and now sports analyst, Johnny Nelson believes WBC heavyweight title holder Tyson Fury doubts his own ability to defeat the WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk. For this reason, the fight for the undisputed title fell through, Nelson believes.
“I think he will beat Usyk, but Tyson Fury himself doesn’t seem to believe he can do it. So all the demands, all the negotiations, all the fuss can be about getting the most out of him financially, and I appreciate that.”
“But I’m not going to be one of those fools who catch smoke out of his ass. I see through it. You can fight and you deserve the lion’s share, but I don’t buy this bullshit that Tyson doesn’t have a suitable opponent right now.”
Earlier, Fury said that his fight with Usyk did not take place due to the financial requirements of the Ukrainian. According to the Briton, Alexander broke off negotiations to get a better deal with investors from Saudi Arabia.
Previously Usyk signed a contract with Skill Challenge Entertainment from Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian believes that this cooperation will help organize the fight with Fury.
Skill Challenge Entertainment is planning a massive boxing night in the Middle East in December. Representatives of the company are negotiating the organization of the fight between Usyk and Fury, as well as the fight between two former world champions – Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.
Source: Sportarena
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