Why does Fury have until August 26 to remain (or not) the world champion

WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion, Briton Tyson Fury, has confirmed his retirement from the sport in recent days… just hours after announcing his comeback. If the ring belt is now vacant, the WBC title will remain around his waist until August 26, the date the Mexican organization has set for him to make a final decision. explanations.

Once upon a time, yes, one day not so… Since his TKO win over Dillian Whyte on April 23 at Wembley, to preserve his WBC and The Ring heavyweight belts, Tyson Fury has been blowing hard on his future. At the end of the fighting, the Briton announced his retirement. In recent days, he’s changed his mind, leaving a trio idea against fellow countryman Derek Chisora ​​(he had defeated him in 2011 and 2014). Before… Retire after a few hours. So what do you believe? Following his world titles makes it possible to see more clearly.

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The “Gypsy King”, who has just celebrated his 34th birthday, has officially relinquished the title of The Ring magazine, arguably the most famous in the world of boxing today. The latter will be played next Saturday in Saudi Arabia in the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk, the champion of the International Basketball Association and the World Boxing Association, and Anthony Joshua, who took the first two places in the heavyweight classifications of the famous American publication once Fury exited the tournament. league. ‘The equation.

The Ukrainian could become the first boxer in history to top The Ring in light heavyweight and then in heavyweight (it should have been Evander Holyfield, but there was no The Ring title during part of his reign). “AJ”, could become the third Briton to win this belt in the Queen class after Lennox Lewis and Tyson Fury. “Anthony has wanted to win this belt for a long time, Confirms its promoter, Eddie Hearn. It’s a great source of additional motivation for him.”

There is still the title of WBC, a Mexican organization whose president Mauricio Suleiman confirmed the choice of “King of the Gypsies.” “I’m coming out of a video conference with him and he has officially confirmed his retirement from boxing, Solomon fired on Twitter after announcing the fighter. We support his decision, it’s a dream for anyone to retire undefeated and as a WBC world champion.” After a conversation with his promoter, the WBC chief announced he was leaving Fury until August 26 to decide whether to leave his green belt and announce it in writing. “We decided to give it this time,” Suleiman confirms. “We can then decide on the address. There is no urgent need.”

If he doesn’t change his mind, the WBC could then decide to challenge the vacant belt for former champion, American Deontay Wilder, whom Fury defeated in his last two matches but still the Briton’s number one runner-up in the Mexican organization’s standings, her return to the rings becoming more subtle. It could also be played between Britain’s Joe Joyce and New Zealander Joseph Parker, who will face each other on September 24 in Manchester for the WBC Silver-WBO International-WBO Inter-Continental titles.

But this August 26 date may not be insignificant. Because it will be after the second battle of Osik and Joshua. Depending on the winner, Fury could turn around and maintain his WBC crown to present himself the Shock XXL for all titles and undisputed heavyweight champion status. “I think Fury will come back, especially if Joshua wins, as Eddie Hearn predicted. We could see him again to challenge for the undisputed heavyweight title.” All these questions you will find answers within ten days.