Usyk camp dismisses Tyson Fury offer for third heavyweight fight
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk's manager Sergey Lapin has rejected an offer from Tyson Fury to stage a third bout following ongoing complications regarding a proposed November fight between Fury and Anthony Joshua. Fury issued the challenge via social media on Monday, claiming negotiations for the all-British heavyweight clash were stalled due to a disagreement over the event's location. While both fighters have signed contracts for a contest, they have yet to reach an agreement on the site, with London and New York City mentioned as potential options. Sergey Lapin stated that Oleksandr Usyk is not a backup option for Tyson Fury and requested that any formal interest be communicated through professional channels rather than the press. Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn continues to advocate for the fight to occur in London, citing a responsibility to domestic fans.
- •Tyson Fury issued a public challenge to Oleksandr Usyk on Monday.
- •Negotiations for a Fury and Anthony Joshua fight are currently stalled over venue selection.
- •Sergey Lapin stated that Oleksandr Usyk requires a concrete offer to consider any future fights.
- •Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have both signed contracts for a potential November bout.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Usyk Sends Clear Message to Tyson Fury: I’m Not Your Backup Plan
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Heavyweight Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk Camp Delivers Bad News to Tyson Fury as Anthony Joshua Talks Stall
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Usyk’s camp claim he will not be a ‘back-up plan’ for Fury
"Oleksandr Usyk’s camp has rejected Tyson Fury’s latest call for a third fight as the heavyweight boxing picture takes another difficult turn. Fury called out Usyk after claiming his planned Anthony Joshua fight was in danger of falling apart over the venue.Usyk’s manager Sergey Lapin said the former undisputed heavyweight champion will not be used […] The post Heavyweight Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk Camp Delivers Bad News to Tyson Fury as Anthony Joshua Talks Stall appeared first on HEAVY.
"Oleksandr Usyk has made his position clear: he isn’t going to be Tyson Fury’s backup plan. The former undisputed heavyweight champion was called out by Fury after Fury claimed his highly anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua was falling apart. Fury immediately turned his attention toward Usyk, calling for a third fight between the two heavyweight…
"Tyson Fury’s claim that he has turned his attention to a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk has been rubbished by the Ukrainian’s managers. Negotiations are still ongoing for a heavyweight clash between Fury and Anthony Joshua in November, but Fury insists his fellow Briton is seeking ways to back out of the deal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:08 AMUsyk Sends Clear Message to Tyson Fury: I’m Not Your Backup Plan
Oleksandr Usyk has made his position clear: he isn’t going to be Tyson Fury’s backup plan. The former undisputed heavyweight champion was called out by Fury after Fury claimed his highly anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua was falling apart. Fury immediately turned his attention toward Usyk, calling for a third fight between the two heavyweight…
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:57 AMHeavyweight Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk Camp Delivers Bad News to Tyson Fury as Anthony Joshua Talks Stall
Oleksandr Usyk’s camp has rejected Tyson Fury’s latest call for a third fight as the heavyweight boxing picture takes another difficult turn. Fury called out Usyk after claiming his planned Anthony Joshua fight was in danger of falling apart over the venue.Usyk’s manager Sergey Lapin said the former undisputed heavyweight champion will not be used […] The post Heavyweight Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk Camp Delivers Bad News to Tyson Fury as Anthony Joshua Talks Stall appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:33 PMUsyk’s camp claim he will not be a ‘back-up plan’ for Fury
Tyson Fury’s claim that he has turned his attention to a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk has been rubbished by the Ukrainian’s managers. Negotiations are still ongoing for a heavyweight clash between Fury and Anthony Joshua in November, but Fury insists his fellow Briton is seeking ways to back out of the deal.
- Sky Sports—Usyk's camp dismiss Fury's offer to be 'backup plan' for Joshua fight
Oleksandr Usyk's manager has dismissed Tyson Fury's call for a third fight with the Ukrainian amid continued doubt over an all-British heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua.
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