Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has expressed his intention to invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his upcoming bout against British contender Anthony Joshua. The highly anticipated fight is scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, which holds 80,000 spectators, and Fury, who calls himself the ‘Gypsy King,’ is eager for Trump to join him in the ring procession.
Fury previously met Trump at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in June and even wore a cap that read “Donald Trump for Prime Minister” after Trump helped lift Fury’s US travel ban. “I will definitely extend that invitation to my old friend, and we’ll see if he’s available,” Fury said, while acknowledging that it might be unlikely given Trump’s responsibilities as President.
Despite the hype around the Joshua fight, Fury claims it is merely a stepping stone toward his real goal—a trilogy showdown with Oleksandr Usyk, to whom he has already lost twice. He dismissed Joshua as a warm-up opponent, saying, “I have no plans to retire after Joshua. I’m using this fight as preparation for Usyk.” Fury confidently predicted a knockout victory over Joshua and expressed his desire to face Usyk again in New York City.
Highlighting his current form, Fury revealed, “This will be my busiest year since 2018. I’ve gone 12 rounds with the 6ft 8in Arslanbek Makhmudov and seven rounds with another giant, 6ft 7in Mariusz Wach.” He added, “I’m at my peak right now. I feel fantastic at 38 years old.”
Fan Take: This announcement amps up the excitement for fight fans, as it adds star power and an intriguing political twist to the massive Fury vs. Joshua matchup. Fury’s laser focus on a potential trilogy with Usyk signals that the heavyweight division is gearing up for a compelling era of high-stakes battles that could redefine boxing’s landscape.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
