Did Fury duck Pulev and Price?

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  1. GlassJoe

    GlassJoe 1-99 TBE Full Member

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    Maybe someone here could help me regarding the history behind the supposed fights between Kabrat Pulev, David Price, and other fighters such as Tony Thompson, Deontay Wilder etc.

    I am currently having a long dialogue with a person who alleges that Fury has ducked or avoided fights between himself and these fighters, even dodging prior setup fights. Is this true?
     
  2. silly_illy

    silly_illy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fury v Pulev was being made as Wlad's IBF eliminator BUT the "Haye fight" came along so Fury naturally went for the bigger more money fight & Pulev went straight to Klitschko

    if Fury knew Haye would just been a timewa$te he'd already fought Pulev (& if he had beaten Pulev then he'd have also fought wlad by now also).
     
  3. GlassJoe

    GlassJoe 1-99 TBE Full Member

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    Thanks for the info. I figured it was an issue of pursuing a bigger money fight since in his interviews he mentions that he cares not for growing in stature in regard to titles and honor as much as growing his bank account.
     
  4. Bollywooden

    Bollywooden Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Only Price, his promoter wasn't keen at the time.
     
  5. GlassJoe

    GlassJoe 1-99 TBE Full Member

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    In retrospect I wonder how that would've turned out.
     
  6. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    It would be very instructive to see how Fury takes a full flush straight right from Price. Would tell us a lot about Furys chances vs. Wlad.
     
  7. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    If that's truly the case, then Fury can't be blamed. Haye offers more money and a more dangerous fight than Pulev.
     
  8. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    It isn't possible to 'duck' David Price. He is absolute garbage. No Chin, no heart, no stamina, etc.

    Fury DID duck Ustinov in a disgraceful way.