Fury vs. Usyk 2: What’s next for Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and the heavyweight division?

Promoter Frank Warren said that Fury would take some time to assess his options, although there was no suggestion from the fighter or his team that retirement was a possibility.

After several years of failed negotiations, now could be an ideal – and realistic – time for Fury to cash in on an all-British fight with Joshua.

There is no obstacle. The lack of world titles is a blessing and we’re not relying on results going in a particular direction or necessarily pushing challengers aside.

Joshua was handily destroyed by Dubois in September and some boxing enthusiasts will tell you that the Fury-AJ ship has already sailed.

But the two-time world champion’s promoter Eddie Hearn describes it as “the biggest fight” in Britain.

It depends on how you define biggest.

Fury vs. AJ is no longer best vs. best. But is it better late than never? It is a rivalry still steeped in its history. So what do we have to lose?

There’s no doubt that even the biggest skeptics will be impressed by the inevitable controversy Fury presented at a press conference. Or when the usually respectful Joshua’s mask slips after being hurt by Fury’s actions.

His influence and stardom transcend sports.

If 60 million people are tuning in to see 58-year-old Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul, then past-prime versions of Fury and AJ – regardless of the losses on their records – will certainly attract bettors. ,

The loser – or maybe even both men – can happily ride off into the sunset with one final pay day.