Tyson Fury has said his long-awaited heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is in doubt, according to Sky Sports. The British fighter's comments, reported on Saturday, cast uncertainty over a bout that had been expected to take place in Cardiff. The BBC reported that the all-British contest could now be off.
Fury also responded to Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn, according to MMA Fighting, which reported that he directed criticism at both men. The Guardian reported that Fury's remarks specifically put the Cardiff showdown in question. The reports did not include the full details of Fury's statement or any response from Joshua's side.
The fight has been one of the most anticipated matchups in British boxing, with both men among the biggest names in the heavyweight division. A separate BBC report noted that staging the event would deliver a significant economic boost to the host city, underlining the scale of what is now uncertain.
Sky Sports, the BBC, The Guardian and MMA Fighting all carried the story on Saturday, though no full article text was available at the time of writing. None of the reports confirmed a cancellation, and the exact reasons behind Fury's claim were not detailed in the material available.
What to watch next: whether Joshua, Hearn or the fight's organizers publicly respond to Fury's comments, and whether a date and venue for the bout are confirmed or formally called off.
