Oleksandr Usyk’s camp says the heavyweight will not be a “back-up plan” for Tyson Fury, as talks around a potential fight remain unclear. The comments come amid wider speculation about whether planned match-ups in the division will proceed as scheduled.
The reporting also notes claims involving Anthony Joshua. One outlet says the fight between Joshua and Usyk is at the center of efforts by Joshua to find ways to withdraw from or alter a proposed bout. Across the coverage, the emphasis is on Usyk’s camp distancing itself from any contingency role, while the broader narrative focuses on shifting negotiations and competing claims about who may be trying to change the terms or timing of fights.
Together, the sources present a picture of ongoing negotiations in heavyweight boxing, with Usyk’s team framing their position and other parties facing accusations or counterclaims about the status of proposed bouts.
