Usyk’s manager, Sergey Lapin, was unimpressed by the public offer.
“Usyk is not Tyson’s backup plan,” Lapin told Sky Sports. “If Fury needs an opponent, he should visit the Ready to Fight platform. They can help him find a worthy opponent there. Oleksandr is always open to big challenges. But serious intentions are backed by a concrete offer, not statements in the press.”
The Joshua negotiations have not stalled because neither boxer has formally refused to fight. Both men signed individual contracts, but their teams remain divided over the venue.
Joshua and Matchroom want Wembley Stadium, which they believe
