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Money Over Everything
Top promoter Eddie Hearn has taken aim at Tyson Fury, accusing him of caring solely about money. Hearn believes that until Fury defeats Oleksandr Usyk and his own client Anthony Joshua, he cannot be considered one of the greatest modern heavyweight boxers.
Fiery Exchange on Piers Morgan Uncensored
Hearn's criticism of Fury came during an interview with Piers Morgan on the show Piers Morgan Uncensored. Morgan questioned why a fight between Joshua and Fury has not yet materialized.
Fury's Recent Ventures
While Fury holds the WBC heavyweight championship since 2020, he has upcoming fights outside the realm of boxing. On October 28, he will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a crossover fight in Saudi Arabia. Earlier this year, Fury's bout against Oleksandr Usyk fell through, drawing backlash from fans. Usyk will now fight another British boxer, Daniel Dubois, on August 26.
Fury's Ultimate Test
Hearn, who promotes Anthony Joshua, believes that Fury still has more to prove before cementing his legacy as one of the boxing greats. He emphasized that Fury must defeat Usyk and Joshua to truly solidify himself in the heavyweight division.
Money Talks
Expressing his thoughts on Fury's motives, Hearn stated, "Tyson Fury cares about one thing only - the money. Don't talk to me about legacy, undisputed titles. He needs to beat Usyk and AJ to be considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time."
Climbing the Ranks
Fury currently holds an undefeated professional record, with 33 wins out of his 34 fights. His only draw was against Deontay Wilder in 2018, which Fury followed up with two victories over the American. Usyk, an Olympic gold medalist, boasts a perfect record with 20 wins in his professional career, holding titles at both cruiserweight and heavyweight. Meanwhile, Joshua has encountered three losses in his 28 fights, including two against Usyk.
