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Joshua: I Don't Think Fury Did Deal To Jeopardize Wilder Rematch

•Feb 21, 2019

NEW YORK – Anthony Joshua was as surprised as anyone when he learned Monday that Tyson Fury signed a co-promotional agreement with Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc. The IBF/IBO/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion suspects he would’ve taken more criticism than Fury if he had been the one to agree to a deal that would’ve further complicated making a fight against rival Deontay Wilder. He’s not sure, however, that Fury signed with Top Rank and ESPN simply to avoid facing Wilder in an immediate rematch.

How Messy Did Things Just Get at Heavyweight?

Cliff Rold

•Feb 21, 2019

By Cliff Rold - Every era could have had a fight it didn’t. It’s true even of the most fondly recalled. Ask most longtime boxing fans about the greatest eras at heavyweight and it won’t take long for the 1970s or 1990s to dominate the conversation. Both featured rare depth and countless memorable encounters. Decad...

Joe Joyce Warns Miller That an 'Angry' Joshua is More Dangerous

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 20, 2019

Olympic silver medal winner Joe Joyce has warned heavyweight contender Jarrell Miller that angering Anthony Joshua may have been a mistake. On Tuesday in New York City, Joshua and Miller came face to face at their kickoff press conference and tempers erupted several times. Miller shoved Joshua during their stare down, and the two boxers engaged each other with profane insults being hurled from every corner.

WBC Prez: Wilder, Fury Owe Rematch To The Fans

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 20, 2019

The WBC remain "confident" the rematch between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will occur, but will consider ordering purse bids if it's put in jeopardy. Fury signing with ESPN has cast significant doubt over the likelihood of him fighting WBC champion Wilder as planned this summer, but the sanctioning body remains determined that arguably the world's most eagerly-awaited fight will imminently happen.

Hearn: With Fury's Deal, Wilder Should Now Shift Focus To Joshua

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 20, 2019

Eddie Hearn, who promotes IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is actually feeling good about Tyson Fury's decision to sign a co-promotional deal with Top Rank. Top Rank has an exclusive content agreement with ESPN, and that factor has created doubts about a potential rematch with WBC champion Deontay Wilder, who is contractually tied to Premier Boxing Champions. PBC has content agreements with Showtime and Fox Sports.

Arum: We Are Sending Out Tremendous Offer To Deontay Wilder

Jake Donovan

•Feb 20, 2019

In the wake of growing concern over Tyson Fury’s alignment with Top Rank and ESPN potentially ruining plans for a rematch with Deontay Wilder, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum is doing his best to assure the public of the exact opposite to be true.

WBC Prez Sends Request To Wilder, Fury Teams For Fight Status

Miguel Rivera

•Feb 19, 2019

The big news that Tyson Fury just signed co-promotional agreement with Top Rank was received by the authorities of the World Boxing Council. And to avoid further assumptions, the sanctioning body has asked the teams of British challenger and WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, to report the status of the negotiations for their promotions.

Arum: We Don't Need WBC To Dictate Wilder-Fury Rematch Purses

Keith Idec

•Feb 19, 2019

The WBC twice has postponed the purse bid for the immediate rematch it ordered between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. The second postponement was indefinite, according to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, because representatives for Fury and Wilder were in the process of negotiating. As it turns out, Wilder adviser Al Haymon and co-manager Shelly Finkel weren’t the only ones with whom Frank Warren was negotiating last week.

Wilder Still Targets May 18 Return, Fury Remains Primary Goal

Jake Donovan

•Feb 19, 2019

Even with the surprise plot twist regarding his most recent and still next intended opponent, Deontay Wilder insists that nothing will interrupt his plans for a springtime ring return. The long-reigning unbeaten heavyweight titlist has been in months-long talks for a rematch with Tyson Fury, with whom he fought to a 12-round draw in their Showtime Pay-Per-View headliner last December. The commercial success of the thrilling clash of undefeated heavyweights—drawing a crowd of more than 17,000 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and selling over 300,000 PPV units—coupled with the inconclusive ending immediately prompted talks of the two running it back.

Wilder: I'm A (Network) Free Agent; I Can Fight Anyone, Anywhere!

Jake Donovan

•Feb 19, 2019

Deontay Wilder is so determined to finalize plans for a rematch with Tyson Fury, that he won’t allow any development to serve as a roadblock. Even if it means fighting outside of a platform he’s proudly represented since its inception. From the moment their memorable 12-round heavyweight title fight at Los Angeles’ famed Staples Center ended in a stalemate last December, the two sides immediately began discussing plans for a desired rematch. Insider indications suggested talks were far enough along to where an official announcement was forthcoming.