Fury vs Joshua is OFF

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  1. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who set the deadline and why?
     
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    Perkin Warbeck Boxing Aficionado Full Member

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    Fish Eyes. He and Greedy Belly want the fight in New York.
     
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  3. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At this stage? Just get it done. Sick of this "I'm the landlord"/"I'm the Gypsy King" BS, they either want to throw down or they don't. Huge waste of time
     
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    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    More like Netflix and Sela want it in NY. Fury just doesn't give af where he fights.
     
  5. lone star

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    Who gives a **** anymore ? What will the point of their fight if it happens apart from lining their big fat wallets. What difference will it make to either’s legacy ?
     
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    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The landlord got pummeled and almost erased by the softest touch they could find. They're not eager - a loss to Fury is game over for the cash cow. Eddie still thinks there are a few years left. They make huge endorsement money as months tick by and there's no reason to take a risk when anyone in the top 100 could beat Joshua now.

    Fury makes far, far less on endorsements. He needs to fight, and fight strong opponents, to make big money. Eddie/Joshua don't have the same pressure.
     
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    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think either AJ or Fury are scared of each other. AJ knows he still has power, and Fury knows AJ is fragile. They're about as weak as they've ever been on paper. Much as I dislike AJs antics, at the end of the day he's still a notable fighter that has achieved a lot. Fury also mucks around a lot.

    I believe it is yet again promoters egos getting in the way, with Eddie causing the most headaches for getting this fight made.
     
  8. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think Joshua the fighter is physically afraid of getting in there with Fury. I think Eddie/Joshua understand that it's a huge brand risk that they don't need. They're in the maximizing profit game and always have been. It's prize fighting and I don't blame them, but let's just acknowledge what's happening and who is moving away from these risks.

    A loss to Fury or Wilder is MUCH worse than a loss to even Pringles.
     
  9. rolzone

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    Could it be because of June 2019 they don’t want it at MSG? Kind of like being dragged back to the scene of the crime. Depending on how he handles it he could start with a mental disadvantage or unnecessary pressure to right some wrong lol. This is turki’s fury redemption plan
     
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    AI slop aside I did get a good chuckle out of this.
     
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    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Eddie claims he's acting on behalf of AJ tho.
     
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    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Absolutely

    If AJ said let's do it it would be done

    It's clear he wants resolution before signing a new deal

    I've no doubt however that AJ shares the same issues Hearn has regarding Dana White

    AJ is a share holder in both Match Room and DAZN so you can see why he wouldn't care for Zuffa ect
     
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    AJ is a mental midget, deep in his heart he's probably thinking 'but I could make £60m for fighting Logan Paul and make all this go away'
     
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    Wait there's more:D
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