OLEKSANDR USYK appeared to be content on a snowy beach today, despite witnessing a potential undisputed heavyweight bout disappear.
Eddie Hearn, promoter of Tyson Fury claimed that Usyk has pulled out from a bout against Fury for all the belts.
Usyk has been contracted to a rematch against AJ. He beat the British star in September for the WBA and IBF belts.
Middle Eastern backers led talks for the Ukrainian to face WBC champion Fury instead in an historic four-belt unification.
Joshua, 32, and Dillian Whyte (WBC mandatory challenger), 33, will need to be paid a fee sitout, estimated to be PS15million or PS5m.
Hearn said they were open to hearing offers for AJ but would need to be guaranteed that Fury (33), and Usyk (35) will fight.
The promoter claimed that Usyk had 'never wanted to' fight the Gypsy King and instead will face Whyte, the No1 contender.
Fury has been vocal on social media lately, labeling Usyk a 'p***y.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredEgis Klimas, the Ukrainian manager, slammed today's Gypsy King as he laid on a rocky and freezing beach.
Klimas tweeted: "Yo man, before next time, you will mention @usykaa Name Check with your team management, advisers and promoters who accepted all terms and conditions."
"Looks like your wagon is being held by Tyson_Fury, screaming and talking cheap."
Usyk, however, was more relaxed as he made snow angels at the beach.
