Comments Thread For: Tyson Fury Offers Anthony Joshua 60-40 Purse Split

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Oh god, Fury trying to avoid fighting again. Not really fair but AJ should take it, just to get the fight. I don't think Fury is serious about this fight because instead of making a proper approach, he asked on Twitter. AJ can say he wants the fight all he wants there but there is nothing to sign. Fury is just trying to make it sound like he wants big fights while not fighting. I mean I thought he was "definitely retired for good".

Worth remembering Fury turned AJ down for a 60/40 split a couple of years ago when Fury had no belts. Also I'm sure Wilder gave Fury a great split for their fight, when Fury had done nothing for a few years and had no belts,

Fury just wants to cash Joshua out.

AJ is done, and is likely to get knocked out by a journeyman sooner rather than later, Fury just wants to earn that big money before the fight is completely dead.

[hhh1200]

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Rebirth of AJ. He'll teach AJ to fight at his height and length, clinch and use his mass, controlling jab to set up his right behind, lead hook when a guy is relaxed and guard down. Don't understand AJ at all.

[M312]

50/50.

Because:

A) I don't care, neither will lend me any of it, so who cares who gets more?

B) Neither makes even close to the same money without the other (if Fury is not fighting Usyk). £10m v Charr or £50m v AJ?

Dunno why fans and boxers are desperate to spite themselves and not see fights/make money arguing about splits.

Just ***** get on with it for your biggest ever paychecks or don't.

[Mr Giggles]

VERY fair split, well done tyson fury I wasn’t expecting that at all, man’s trying to make the fight happen, deserves respect for this

[mrbig1]

Who in the hell wants to see that fight?

[CasperUK]

I think Fury is serious.

A motivated Joshua is a serious test for anyone. Even Usyk - the best HW in the world - didn't have it easy against Joshua and was nearly knocked out.

Fury knows that if he loses the Joshua fight, the Usyk fight is dead and so is that mega payday. So why not go for the next big thing, sell it in Britain for an obscene amount of money? Guaranteed it still does more than Usyk-Joshua II did.....

[RoadMan94]

You have to take into consideration the position Anthony Joshua now finds himself in. Lost 2 on the bounce and 2 out the last 5. No title shot in sight for the next 24 months minimum. Multi, Multi Millionaire that lives a life of (Hard Earned) luxury.

I Think conceding that 10% should be meaningless at this stage of AJ career. He can look at it from the point of investing in himself. He had to take less to get the Charles Martin fight he saw the bigger picture and he has to here.

This Lifeline really has fallen from the Gods into Joshua’s Lap, it’s incredible how fortunate he is that this has come about. If I was him I’d rather go Balls to the Wall, Everything In Against Fury. Throw everything into it and maybe consider retirement if you’re unsuccessful.

Remember One thing, Had AJ been Victorious Against Usyk, this fight and date was the plan all along anyways! There is no excuse not to take it.

If AJ rejects this it’s a self admission that he doesn’t believe in himself to win it, that’s fine if that happens. As long as Everybody Truly understands the situation.

Does Joshua Lose Face if he turns it down? Possibly, if he rejects purely down to money and having to play B-Side or he tries claiming Networks are in the way, he certainly should be no longer viewed as a true credible contender if that happens.

This is a crossroads in Joshua’s Career, he either steps up and finally takes some ownership of his career, or he lets Eddie and co Steer him down a different path of less resistance in hopes of The Titles becoming Fragmented. I think this is what Eddie Would Prefer to do.

He will try to find an Obscure fighter to face for a vacant belt. Or a “in house” fight against a Hrgovic or Whyte.

So with all this in mind Tyson Fury has been very respectful and based on splits alone is coming across very credible and willing to make this fight.

Ball is in Joshua court now. I guess if it stays silent over the week, that’s likely good news. If we get back and forth Twitter spats and the rest of it, it won’t pull off , Thats what I think anyway.

[hugh grant]

Ssounds reasonable. Josh has in past been very strict on how much he offers. Josh is underdog and lost a few. It's about legacy and fury giving Josh redemption

[LeOoze]

I think it's more than fair. Coming off 2 decisive losses and getting 40% for a chance of being the Lineal champ of the world?

[War Room]

Why is 60-40 fair? I would’ve expected 50-50.

Why should AJ get 50%?