LONDON — Tyson Fury has sparked fresh speculation that his long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is on the verge of collapse after suggesting he is looking for a new opponent for November and calling out Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury indicated he needs an alternative opponent for the November date, a statement that has fueled doubts over whether the domestic showdown with Joshua will move forward as planned. He also directed his attention toward Usyk, naming him as a desired target.
The comments shift the focus away from the Joshua matchup that has dominated heavyweight discussion and point to a potential change in direction for Fury's return. Seeking a different opponent for the same window suggests negotiations for the all-British bout have stalled, leaving the November slot in need of a new headliner.
With the heavyweight calendar still taking shape, Fury's next move will determine the immediate path for both Joshua and Usyk. The search for a November opponent keeps Fury active in the title picture while adding further uncertainty to when, or if, the long-discussed fight with Joshua will be secured.