TYSON FURY might be "using" Anthony Joshua to negotiate with Oleksandr Uzyk.
According to Zhilei Zhang, a Chinese boxing star, Tommy Lane said so.
Tyson Fury may be using Anthony Joshua as a bargaining tactic
AJ accepted a 40/60 split purse offer in favor of the Gypsy King
AJ, who lost to Usyk last month in their rematch, is determined to face the Gypsy King because he fears he might never have the chance to do so again.
Joshua's team has publicly accepted Fury’s offer of a 60/40 split of the purse in the WBC champion's favor. Talks are ongoing for a fight which will be scheduled for December with Cardiff's Principality Stadium as the front-runner for the Battle of Britain.
Some believe Fury may be trying to get Saudi Arabia on board and offer a mega-money match with Usyk who is the WBA, IBF and WBO champions.
Lane, a boxing manager, has also admitted to feeling that way. He told Vegas Insider that he was not certain if Fury vs Joshua will be made. It's something Joshua would like, but it is impossible to know Fury's plans or intentions.
"This could be a negotiation tactic for Usyk or someone else. Fury is the only one who knows.
"I don’t believe Joshua beats Fury. But it’s another shot at the heavyweight title for a lot of money. So I don’t think it’s the wrong fight.
After losing in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Olympics in London, Zhang is determined to take revenge on Joshua.
Lane said that Fury and AJ would be unable to fight.
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"If the fight is not possible, we are ready, willing and able to travel to London to face Joshua, when he's ready.
"AJ v Zhang is a great fight, considering their styles.
Zhang and AJ are on the exact same schedule. They fought last night. Zhang was not hurt in his fight and is already back at the gym.
Joshua and Zhang also have a history from their fight in the 2012 Olympics.
"Zhang has all the support of China, and AJ remains one of the most prominent faces in professional boxing."
"Joshua against Zhang is the most important fight of all the options Eddie Hearn has publicly discussed."
Tommy Lane, Zhilei Zhang's manager, says that the Chinese star is ready for Anthony Joshua
