Tyson Fury has opened the door to a showdown with new IBF heavyweight world champion, Filip Hrgovic. Negotiations with Anthony Joshua continue to stall — sparking fresh Tyson Fury Hrgovic fight speculation among fans.
Doubts are growing over Fury and Joshua’s mega fight, with the pair unable to agree on where to stage the bout.
Particularly, Saudi organisers and Netflix are pushing to stage it at Madison Square Garden in New York in November.
Meanwhile, Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, wants to hold it in the UK instead.
As a result, Fury is growing frustrated by the delay and threatened to walk away from the deal.
Tyson Fury Hrgovic talk heats up
The two-time heavyweight champion named Filip Hrgovic as a potential opponent. This follows his stunning win over Moses Itauma on Saturday.
“One thing I won’t be doing is wasting my later years at 38 with a freak who don’t want to fight.
“So, I will move on. There are plenty of world champions out there who do want to fight, who do want to make some money.
“Agit Kabayel. [Filip] Hrgovic. Daniel Dubois.
“They’re all very brave men. They’re all looking for a few quid.
“So, maybe I give them a call and they can fight me in November, because this is going nowhere.”
Hearn gives Saudis 48 Hours to save the fight
The Tyson Fury Hrgovic fight talk continues to build. Still, Hearn is still working to salvage the Joshua bout before turning attention elsewhere.
Hearn said on Wednesday the pair have 48 hours to save their long-awaited clash. Still, the door remains open for a Tyson Fury Hrgovic fight should talks collapse entirely
Meanwhile, the Matchroom Chairman sent an addendum to Sela – the Saudi Arabian entertainment authority.
The addendum contained changes to the contract for the fight to head stateside.
He told reporters including Pro Boxing Fans – amid growing Tyson Fury Hrgovic fight speculation – on Tuesday that the Saudis had responded, but he did not disclose further details.
“We’ve let everything slide to make this fight and now we’re trying to get blamed by him for having to sign a new contract that doesn’t represent everything we agreed in the first contract.
“AJ wants the fight in the UK. Everything that’s in that addendum has come from Anthony Joshua, confirmation from that addendum.
For now, Fury insists a Tyson Fury Hrgovic fight remains firmly on the table if terms with Joshua can’t be resolved in time.
