Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.
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Notable Quotes
"The facts are I feel like you're being a coward. I feel like you don't want the fight and you're just conning everybody."
— Tyson Fury , Celebrity
"It is signed by Tyson. Tyson is signed up for the fight and agreed for the fight."
— Frank Warren , Executive
Key People
A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
Eddie Hearn is a British boxing promoter, the managing director of Matchroom Boxing.
Promoter in the boxing industry.
Mike Tyson is a former professional boxer who was the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.
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