jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑20 May 2024, 17:28
Finkel wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 20:46
I want to see Joshua v Fury next. They need to draw a line under their rivalry.
Enough with the merry-go-round of the same popular fighters getting title shots over and over again. IF Fury hadn't strung us all along (and held up the division) for the last two years that would be one thing.
It's time for some new blood to get a chance.
Hrgovic (rate him or not) has been kept waiting way too long. A champion defends his belts. Sport is not meant to be all about making the most money
Wonder whether Usyk will try and mop up the IBF belt again if Fury doesn't exercise his rematch clause and decides to call it a day - which I have to say, wouldn't surprise me one bit. I can well imagine fury saying "I won that fight, I was robbed, I've beaten them all now, and have nothing left to prove so it's sayonarra, I'm off to the tip via maccy D's. Gispy king out."
I am not certain he will want to risk getting properly sparked out next time - which, let's face it, is now not that unlikely any more. Clearly Usyk can hurt him, all he needs is to find one big shot.
Of course, Fury may want to get revenge so badly, but I am not convinced at this stage, he has the hunger to prove himself the best - let's see. October is not that far away.
A lot of fights aren't made because of rival promoters, lack of TV dates, not enough money to go round.
However with the Saudis this is all solved.
There will be a date available in October, the fighters will share a couple of hundred million quid, all the hangers on will get paid big.
Realistically all the fights will be made.
To be honest I'm double looking forward to the rematch, and the fights that will follow, looks like the top fighters will be back to fighting 3 times a year in big fights.
The Saudis have no interest in Usyk fighting the Chisoras of this world.
I think with the Saudis we are going to see all the fights we want to see, it's fantastic.