USYK BREAKS HIS SILENCE AS FURY’S PLANS TAKE AN UNEXPECTED TURN
The heavyweight boxing scene has taken another dramatic twist after Tyson Fury suddenly shifted his attention away from Anthony Joshua and toward Oleksandr Usyk.
For months, fans had been waiting for Fury and Joshua to finally settle their long-running rivalry in what was expected to be one of the biggest heavyweight fights of the year. However, uncertainty surrounding the proposed November 20 event has now opened the door to a potential third meeting between Fury and Usyk.
Fury has publicly called for another fight with Usyk, despite suffering two defeats against the Ukrainian. He has challenged Usyk to face him again in November, putting the decision firmly in the former undisputed champion’s hands.
However, Usyk’s camp has made it clear that the Ukrainian will not simply step in as Fury’s alternative opponent.
FURY’S JOSHUA FIGHT FACES ANOTHER OBSTACLE
The proposed Fury-Joshua blockbuster had reportedly been moving toward a November 20 date, with both fighters signing individual agreements with Saudi promoter Sela.
However, a major disagreement over the location of the fight has complicated matters. Joshua’s team reportedly wants the contest staged in the United Kingdom, while organizers have considered taking the event to Madison Square Garden in New York.
The disagreement has frustrated Fury, who eventually took his concerns public and questioned whether the long-awaited fight would actually happen.
Rather than continuing to wait, Fury immediately turned his attention toward another huge name — Usyk.
FURY WANTS A THIRD CHANCE AGAINST USYK
Fury and Usyk have already met twice, with the Ukrainian winning both encounters.
Their first meeting in 2024 ended in a split-decision victory for Usyk, giving Fury the first professional defeat of his career and making Usyk undisputed heavyweight champion.
The rematch later that year produced another victory for Usyk, this time by unanimous decision.
With two victories already secured, Usyk has little left to prove against Fury. That is precisely what makes Fury’s latest challenge so fascinating.
Fury wants another opportunity to change the outcome of their rivalry and finally claim a victory over the Ukrainian.
USYK’S CAMP REFUSES TO BE A BACKUP PLAN
While Fury has been vocal about wanting the trilogy, Usyk’s team has responded differently.
Usyk’s manager, Sergey Lapin, made it clear that the Ukrainian is not interested in simply becoming Fury’s replacement opponent.
The message from Usyk’s side is straightforward: if Fury genuinely wants the fight, he needs to come with a serious and concrete offer.
That position has created another layer of uncertainty because there is currently no confirmed agreement for Fury and Usyk to meet for a third time.
The situation remains dependent on negotiations and whether both sides believe the financial and sporting conditions are worthwhile.
USYK IS ENTERING THE FINAL STAGE OF HIS CAREER
Another important factor is Usyk’s plans for the remainder of his career.
The Ukrainian has already indicated that he is approaching the final chapter of his professional journey. Earlier this year, he vacated several of his heavyweight titles but made it clear that he was not immediately retiring.
Usyk still wants another major fight before eventually walking away.
That raises an important question: would he really want to use one of his remaining fights against an opponent he has already defeated twice?
From Fury’s perspective, the answer is obvious. But Usyk has far more to consider.
He has already beaten Fury twice and has nothing left to prove against him. Accepting a third fight would give Fury another opportunity to change the narrative surrounding their rivalry.
WHY FURY WANTS THE TRILOGY
Fury’s motivation is easy to understand.
Two defeats against Usyk are now part of his legacy. The first cost him the undisputed heavyweight championship, while the second reinforced Usyk’s superiority.
A third meeting would give Fury one final opportunity to change that story.
It would also immediately generate enormous global interest because of the history between the two fighters.
For Fury, this is more than simply another major payday. It represents unfinished business and potentially his last chance to defeat the man who has beaten him twice.
THE FURY-JOSHUA SITUATION CHANGED EVERYTHING
The most interesting part of the latest development is how quickly the situation changed.
Fury’s call for Usyk came after uncertainty began surrounding his proposed showdown with Joshua.
The Fury-Joshua fight remains one of the biggest possible matchups in heavyweight boxing, but disagreements over the venue have complicated the negotiations.
Joshua’s side has reportedly preferred a British location, while New York has also been discussed. Cardiff has reportedly emerged as another possible solution.
Therefore, the Joshua fight may not necessarily be finished.
But Fury’s decision to publicly pursue Usyk shows just how frustrated the situation has become.
A THIRD FIGHT WOULD BE VERY DIFFERENT
If Fury and Usyk meet for a third time, the circumstances will be completely different from their previous encounters.
Usyk has vacated several heavyweight championships, meaning the fight would not carry the same undisputed-title stakes as their first meeting.
Instead, the contest would be driven by legacy, rivalry, money and the desire to close the story properly.
It could become the final chapter of one of the most memorable heavyweight rivalries of this generation.
USYK NOW HOLDS THE ADVANTAGE
For now, Fury has made his intentions clear, but Usyk’s camp is not rushing into anything.
Fury wants the fight. Fans want the fight. Promoters could potentially make the fight happen.
But ultimately, Usyk has to agree.
The Ukrainian has already beaten Fury twice, become undisputed and remained undefeated throughout his heavyweight run. He does not need to chase another fight with Fury.
If a third meeting happens, it will be because the offer and circumstances are attractive enough for Usyk to accept.
At this point, there is still no confirmed public agreement for Fury vs. Usyk III.
Everything depends on what happens next with Fury and Joshua, whether Fury makes a formal proposal to Usyk, and whether Usyk’s team believes the deal is worth pursuing.
One thing, however, has already changed dramatically: what appeared to be the road toward Fury vs. Joshua could now potentially lead to another chapter of the Fury-Usyk rivalry.
And if Fury gets his way, he could soon find himself sharing the ring with Usyk for one final opportunity to rewrite their story.
