India, Sept. 7 -- Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has declared that his long-awaited all-British showdown against Anthony Joshua is officially off, challenging undefeated Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk to a third bout in November 2026 instead.

Fury announced the breakdown of negotiations on Sunday evening, releasing a strongly worded video message targeting Joshua before turning his attention toward Usyk, who is currently weighing options for a final appearance before retiring from professional boxing.

Fury Blames Joshua Camp For Failed Negotiations

Negotiations for the lucrative contest between the two British heavyweights had gathered pace following tune-up victories for both fighters in July, where Joshua survived two...