Since Fury wants another tune-up fight, who should be next?

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  1. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    What are you on about?
    I'm talking about Tony Yoka

    That card is in two weeks
    Why would I mean Fury?

    Gives Yoka a pay day after losing out recently and with Anderson pulling out now it's highly likely
     
    Wizbit1013, Apr 27, 2026
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    Indiantakeaway9 I'm your winkleberry that's mah game banned Full Member

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    ''Why are nearing 40 year old fighters needing warm ups'' well, Joshua has not had a fight since being involved in a serious car crash and Fury has just had 12 rounds under his belt I would guess is the reason for him?
     
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  3. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The thread title is "Since Fury wants another tune-up fight, who should be next?"

    Dubblechin, who you quoted, said: "He should fight Tony Yoka."

    "He" presumably being Fury. Yoka is currently unscheduled due to his card being cancelled. If Fury were to fight Yoka, it'd likely be its own event in June/July/August.
     
    Kiwi Casual, Apr 27, 2026
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  4. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Exactly and with Yoka highly likely fighting in two weeks it's probably impossible
     
    Wizbit1013, Apr 27, 2026
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  5. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Last I checked he still didn't have a fight lined up. I agree that he deserves a decent payday after being mucked around though
     
    Kiwi Casual, Apr 27, 2026
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  6. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Nothing is official but he has requested to step in to cover Anderson
    If Dacres agrees I'd imagine it's going to happen
     
    Wizbit1013, Apr 27, 2026
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  7. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    I mean, if you're going to take a pointless fight for the payday, you might as well pick one that you're guaranteed to win...

    And it keeps Wilder away from distracting anyone more interesting.
     
    BubblesUK, Apr 27, 2026
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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    AJ is fighting in July so I actually think another tune up would be good for Fury
     
    MidniteProwler, Apr 27, 2026
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  9. LiamInChains

    LiamInChains Active Member Full Member

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    I know that, but you miss the point. why risk the pay day at this age? At their respective ages beating up a bum wont help.
     
    LiamInChains, Apr 27, 2026
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  10. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ajagba is the closest stylistically, he has a good ranking and it's a decent fight. If Fury wants the best prep for Joshua, it would be Ajagba, who Fury has previously sparred.

    If Fury wants more of a carnival fight, Andy Ruiz fits the bill.
     
    Redbeard7, Apr 30, 2026
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    Maybe a rematch with Wallin, at least you could do the "well, the first fight was sorta controversial" angle. Would prefer no other tune-up fight though.
     
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    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    We should hear something soon if they're looking for a July date.
     
    jmb1356, May 1, 2026
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    fencik45 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A live body for one of the few times in his career would be nice.
     
    fencik45, May 1, 2026
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    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Big Bang Zhang let's do this warmup!
     
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  15. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon.

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    Some people spend their whole lives tuning up and want to get paid for boxercising.
     
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