Overview
- Fury, who outpointed Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, challenged Anthony Joshua in the ring as Joshua declined a face-off and said he must be fully fit before agreeing.
- Eddie Hearn said Tuesday that contracts have been exchanged, a July tune-up for Joshua is the working plan, and a Fury–Joshua bout is being discussed for November as Netflix’s early social posts overstated how close it is.
- The British Boxing Board of Control issued its routine six-day post-fight suspension to Fury and Makhmudov, which temporarily blocks immediate bouts under its jurisdiction and slows any near-term scheduling.
- Fury and his wife, Paris, have said a multi-fight deal is signed, though no independent outlet has verified the claim, and Fury has warned he may walk away if Joshua is not next.
- Oleksandr Usyk said he would step aside if Fury boxes Joshua and predicted an AJ win, while he prepares to face Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza.