Tyson Fury, the current WBO heavyweight champion, is being touted as a potential summer opponent for British boxer Fabio Wardley. The possibility of a highly anticipated showdown between the two fighters has sparked excitement among boxing fans, with many considering it a "huge event" for British boxing.
According to reports, Wardley's manager Mike Ofo has expressed his enthusiasm for facing Fury, stating that the WBO champion would welcome the fight and see it as an opportunity to prove himself against one of the best heavyweight fighters in the world. The statement came after Fury publicly called out Wardley on social media, highlighting the Brit's impressive performances in recent bouts.
The potential fight between Fury and Wardley was made possible by a twist in the Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk's plans. Usyk had initially expressed interest in facing Fury but ultimately opted to pursue a fight with Deontay Wilder instead. However, it appears that Wilder has now been rescheduled to face another prominent opponent, Derek Chisora.
While Wardley may not have been the initial choice for Fury's comeback fight, Ofo believes his client would relish the opportunity to test himself against the formidable heavyweight champion. "Fabio is more than up for fighting Tyson and would welcome what would be a huge event for British boxing this summer," Ofo said.
Fury's manager Spencer Brown has confirmed that his client will have a comeback fight in April, although he has not revealed any further details about Wardley's potential opponent status. However, it appears that the British boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov could be a possible challenger for Fury's next bout.
As the boxing world continues to buzz with anticipation surrounding this highly anticipated showdown, one thing is clear: Tyson Fury and Fabio Wardley are on course to engage in a thrilling summer spectacle that promises to bring out the best from both fighters.
According to reports, Wardley's manager Mike Ofo has expressed his enthusiasm for facing Fury, stating that the WBO champion would welcome the fight and see it as an opportunity to prove himself against one of the best heavyweight fighters in the world. The statement came after Fury publicly called out Wardley on social media, highlighting the Brit's impressive performances in recent bouts.
The potential fight between Fury and Wardley was made possible by a twist in the Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk's plans. Usyk had initially expressed interest in facing Fury but ultimately opted to pursue a fight with Deontay Wilder instead. However, it appears that Wilder has now been rescheduled to face another prominent opponent, Derek Chisora.
While Wardley may not have been the initial choice for Fury's comeback fight, Ofo believes his client would relish the opportunity to test himself against the formidable heavyweight champion. "Fabio is more than up for fighting Tyson and would welcome what would be a huge event for British boxing this summer," Ofo said.
Fury's manager Spencer Brown has confirmed that his client will have a comeback fight in April, although he has not revealed any further details about Wardley's potential opponent status. However, it appears that the British boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov could be a possible challenger for Fury's next bout.
As the boxing world continues to buzz with anticipation surrounding this highly anticipated showdown, one thing is clear: Tyson Fury and Fabio Wardley are on course to engage in a thrilling summer spectacle that promises to bring out the best from both fighters.