TYSON FURY will fight Anthony Joshua if Oleksandr Usyk is not reached.
Fury said that Usyk was a EASIER opponent than his long-standing British rival, despite two victories over AJ.
Tyson Fury speaks at WWE's Clash of The Castle
Joshua's successive defeats to the pound for pound star leave him with a rebuilding task, which could start with a December fight.
It ruined his chances of unifying with WBC champion Fury (34), who is now in line to face Usyk (35)
Talks for the first undisputed heavyweight clash of four belts appear to be deadlock.
If Joshua fails to reach an agreement with Usyk, WBA, IBF, and WBO title holders Usyk, Meaning Fury will not rule out turning to Joshua.
According to him, BT Sport asked him: "I think, even though he has lost three of his five previous fights, I still believe that people would love to see that fight."
"If Usyk isn't available or doesn't want to fight, I understand why he would not want it.
"If the fight does not happen, we'll offer AJ the fight."
Fury would like to be back in December, but Usyk has decided not to go. He will rest and recuperate with his family back home.
The Gypsy King, an unpredictable character, has stated that he will announce his return fight in the NEXT WEEK.
He also made a dig at Usyk, who began his amateur career at middleweight. He claimed that he is more difficult to beat than AJ and anyone else.
Fury stated that he would take the middleweight fight because it is the most fair.
Oleksandr Usyk twice beat Anthony Joshua