TONY BELLEW urged Anthony Joshua not to accept Tyson Fury’s 40% split purse offer to fight him.
In his bid for the dream dust-up, WBC heavyweight champion claimed that he offered his British counterpart a 60-40 split.
Tyson Fury has offered Anthony Joshua the opportunity to challenge for his WBC title
Tony Bellew believes Joshua should "remain hesitant" when accepting Fury's terms
The Gypsy King was able to pit his wits with AJ at November's Principality Stadium
Fury, 34 has offered Oleksandr Usyk a winter match in exchange for AJ's two consecutive losses.
The London 2012 Olympic gold medallist has to decide Wednesday if he will accept terms from the Gypsy King.
The pair will compete against each other in Cardiff's Principality Stadium, November.
Frank Warren, the promoter of the bout, stated that if they agree to it, it would break all previous records and reach two million pay-per view buys.
Bellew, a former WBC cruiserweight champion, believes Joshua should not accept Fury's "lowball" offer. He stated that he remains the most prominent name in the heavyweight division.
TalkSPORT's AJ said, "AJ is the biggest draw" in the heavyweight division. He's still the most popular heavyweight fighter, regardless of whether he has lost twice.
"Yes, he's coming off two losses, but why is Fury, the greatest fighter in the world, calling his name?" Why would he want to fight him? That question must be asked.
People like Anthony Joshua don't accept other people's demands when they start making offers. The draw is so great that they won't stop making them.
CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS"You cannot lowball a guy who generates what it generates. It's madness.
Joshua took boxing to Saudi Arabia. Keep that in mind. It has never been seen before.
He has a lot power in his hands. He's being called out for a reason.
"He's coming off two losses, but Tyson Fury is calling him. If you can be fair and say that this is 50-50, it would be insane not to accept it.
"But at 60-40, I would be hesitant because you bring so much to the table, probably even more than the champion."
"Fury has given up the most revered belt of all. He is no longer the Ring heavyweight champ. He gave up that title because he changed his mind every five seconds.
"When Anthony Joshua announces his fight, he is the biggest draw in heavyweight division. This is why Saudi Arabia wants him.
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