Tyson Fury Dismisses Usyk's Reason and Mocks Joshua's Opponent

Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury publicly criticized Oleksandr Usyk, calling the Ukrainian’s explanation for avoiding a bout with 21‑year‑old Moses Itauma “rubbish”. Usyk, the 39‑year‑old WBC champion, said he does not want to “break” the young prospect, a comment Fury dismissed as pointless and financially unmotivated.

Fury also ridiculed the opponent announced for Anthony Joshua’s upcoming tune‑up fight, describing Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga as “a doorman”. Joshua is set to fight Prenga on 25 July in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in what is viewed as a stay‑busy bout before a potential clash with Fury himself. The remarks come as negotiations continue for a Fury‑Joshua showdown, with no date or venue confirmed.

Both incidents highlight Fury’s role in shaping heavyweight boxing narratives, as he positions himself for future high‑profile matchups while commenting on the sport’s emerging contenders.