Tyson Fury‘s manager has offered an update on the potential showdown between the former heavyweight champion and Anthony Joshua.
Fury suffered the first defeat of his professional career when he faced Oleksandr Usyk in May, with the Ukrainian claiming a split decision victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
In doing so Usyk became the first fighter in more two decades to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
The pair are set to rematch later this year, though undisputed status will no longer be up for grabs.
In May Usyk was controversially stripped of the IBF title, with the sanctioning body elevating Daniel Dubois‘ interim belt ahead of his clash with Joshua later this year.
With both fighters having suffered losses against the Ukrainian, fans have again began to call for Joshua and Fury to meet inside the ring, even if Fury is unable to exact revenge in October.
However, Fury’s manager, Spencer Brown insisted the long-awaited clash will not take place unless Fury can get his win back.
‘I think that we need to get this one out the way,’ Brown told Sky Sports. ‘There’s no collision course if he doesn’t win the next fight. So it’s imperative he beats Usyk
