Usyk camp dismisses Tyson Fury offer for third heavyweight fight

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.