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Long Wait for Joshua-Fury Fight
Anthony Joshua will have to wait longer for his highly anticipated fight against Tyson Fury, as a different opponent has been lined up for him. Joshua is set to face ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou on March 8 in Saudi Arabia.
Fury Forced to Pull Out
Unfortunately, Fury had to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Oleksandr Usyk due to a severe cut suffered in sparring. The injury required 11 stitches, pushing back the fight date to May 18.
Potential Rematch and New Opponent
If Joshua defeats Ngannou, he could potentially face Filip Hrgovic, who is the current IBF mandatory challenger for Usyk's belt. Talks are underway between Joshua's camp and Hrgovic's camp for a potential fight between the two.
Joshua's Replacement Opportunity
If Usyk withdraws from the fight against Fury, Joshua will have the opportunity to step in and fight Fury. However, if Fury is forced to pull out again, Usyk will have the chance to choose a replacement opponent.
It seems like the road to the Joshua-Fury fight is still a long one, with multiple factors at play. Fans will have to wait and see how things unfold in the coming months.
