TYSON FURY claimed that heavyweight opponents are all 'running scared' of him and that Anthony Joshua'scuppered his fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury will face Dillian Whyte, a mandatory WBC challenger, next. However the No1 contender remains radio silent.
Tyson Fury claimed that heavyweight competitors are all "running scared"
Joshua, 32, will rematch Usyk (35), after his September loss to the Ukrainian.
However, discussions were underway for AJ to step aside in order to allow Fury to face Usyk in Middle East. Negotiations collapsed.
Now, the Gypsy King claims that AJ demanded too many money to sit out. This means that the historic four-belt heavyweight unification was cancelled.
ESPN's Fury said that the deal was very close, but that AJ returned last-minute and demanded more money. To be fair, he sabotaged the entire deal.
"It is very, very crazy to deal with these guys. It was not pleasant times. I am very messed up. Jokes."
"It's amazing to see the top fighter in the division, who is also the champion, has mic skills, and has all the media on him and every other thing.
"It's hilarious to see that guy that's you call out all his rivals. It often works out the other way, champ.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSFury and Whyte were both 33 when unification was called off. They were each subject to a record breaking PS30.6million WBC purse bidding.
Frank Warren, the champion's promoter, won the fight. He is currently aiming for an April fight in the UK.
Fury has criticised Whyte, Fury's long-time rival, for not speaking up since their grudge match confirmation.
He stated, "It seems that these days the heavyweights all run scared.
"They saw me defeat Deontay Wilder the last time they were there, and I don't think they want a piece anymore of the Gypsy King."
"They had lots to say when they thought that they were not getting these fights; i.e DillianWhyte.
"He's had much to say in the past few months, since he was the mandatory for me for only two minutes.
"He's going on. Tyson won't want me to fight him. He's going fight someone else. The fights are on his toes and he's gone quiet.
"I have been calling his name all over and he has been hiding like a scared rabbit, and I can't locate him."
