Tyson Fury plans Trump invitation for Joshua ring walk
Tyson Fury says he intends to invite US President Donald Trump to accompany him during his ring walk before his December heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff. Fury also described Joshua as a warm-up for a desired trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk, whom he has twice lost to.
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he plans to invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his fight with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on December 11. Fury and Joshua are scheduled to meet at the 80,000-capacity Principality Stadium. Fury said he would make the invitation to Trump, whom he described as an old friend, while acknowledging that the US president’s duties could make his attendance unlikely.
Fury met Trump at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in June. The boxer also wore a cap supporting Trump after, according to the source material, his United States travel ban was lifted by the president. The proposed appearance would place Trump at the centre of the pre-fight procession if he accepted.
Fury said the invitation would be made despite uncertainty over the president’s availability. Fury also portrayed the Joshua bout as part of a longer plan rather than his final fight. He said he had no intention of retiring afterward and described Joshua as preparation for a third contest against Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury has lost twice to Usyk, according to the source material, but said he wanted another opportunity in New York City. He used dismissive language toward Joshua and said he expected to stop him in the fight. The 38-year-old said he felt in excellent condition and pointed to recent rounds with Arslanbek Makhmudov and Mariusz Wach as evidence of his preparation.
The source material says Fury described the coming year as his most active since 2018.
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