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“Fury has also recently sent a text to Wilder, who was so fortunate to get a draw with Fury and thus to hold on to the World Boxing Council (WBC) version of the world title: “Hey, Champ, hope Christmas and New Year went well. Let’s get the biggest fight in the world made as soon as we can. I’m ready when you are. April would be good.”
“No reply. Not a good sign,” Fury said.
Fury would welcome a rematch with Wilder as a chance to correct an injustice. He is equally keen to share a ring with Joshua in what would surely be the biggest match ever in British boxing. But judging from another recent exchange of text messages, between Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, and Fury, that showdown is not imminent.
Hearn: “Before we make our move, is it worth having a conversation about the fight?”
Fury: “I’m ready. How much?”
No reply, so Fury sent another text: “Have you gone cold on me?”
Hearn: “No. I want to do things properly.”
Fury: “Send me your offer in writing. How much?”
Again, no reply and the Wilder rematch remains most likely. The WBC has set a February 5 deadline for terms to be agreed by Warren and Shelly Finkel, the American promoter who acts for Wilder. If they cannot agree, it will be put out to purse bids with Fury entitled to 40% of the purse rather than the 30% normally allowed for the challenger.
Those negotiating for Fury, Wilder and Joshua are much exercised by percentages and a big stumbling block has been the 50% demanded by Warren and Finkel for their men to fight Joshua, and Hearn’s refusal to countenance an even split.
But Fury himself is solely concerned with the bottom line. “I’m not interested in percentages. I don’t do that stuff,” he said. “I want a minimum guarantee. I’m not interested in what Wilder or Joshua make. As long as I’m happy with what I’m earning, they can get £400bn. I don’t care.” Nor is Fury concerned about whom he fights next. “Wilder I’ve already beaten, and Joshua is a big, stiff robot. There’s nothing to worry about.” “
Full interview is behind a paywall here: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/s...onth-7rs2x2z97
“No reply. Not a good sign,” Fury said.
Fury would welcome a rematch with Wilder as a chance to correct an injustice. He is equally keen to share a ring with Joshua in what would surely be the biggest match ever in British boxing. But judging from another recent exchange of text messages, between Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, and Fury, that showdown is not imminent.
Hearn: “Before we make our move, is it worth having a conversation about the fight?”
Fury: “I’m ready. How much?”
No reply, so Fury sent another text: “Have you gone cold on me?”
Hearn: “No. I want to do things properly.”
Fury: “Send me your offer in writing. How much?”
Again, no reply and the Wilder rematch remains most likely. The WBC has set a February 5 deadline for terms to be agreed by Warren and Shelly Finkel, the American promoter who acts for Wilder. If they cannot agree, it will be put out to purse bids with Fury entitled to 40% of the purse rather than the 30% normally allowed for the challenger.
Those negotiating for Fury, Wilder and Joshua are much exercised by percentages and a big stumbling block has been the 50% demanded by Warren and Finkel for their men to fight Joshua, and Hearn’s refusal to countenance an even split.
But Fury himself is solely concerned with the bottom line. “I’m not interested in percentages. I don’t do that stuff,” he said. “I want a minimum guarantee. I’m not interested in what Wilder or Joshua make. As long as I’m happy with what I’m earning, they can get £400bn. I don’t care.” Nor is Fury concerned about whom he fights next. “Wilder I’ve already beaten, and Joshua is a big, stiff robot. There’s nothing to worry about.” “
Full interview is behind a paywall here: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/s...onth-7rs2x2z97
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