The career of Tyson Fury Pousik turned this week in Istanbul, when he appeared with the head of Iba Umara Kremleva-sublicing the conversation about the final fight in Moscow.
His appearance caused speculation about the future fight under the IBA banner, despite the previous announcement that he would fight Oleksandr Usyk on April 18, 2026.
Tyson Fury appears during the Golden Era event
Fury, to which the longtime manager of Spencer Brown joined, came to the Turkish capital last week to head the growing world of boxing.
But in addition to speeches and smiles, a deeper conversation about the next steps of Fury – and potentially the last chapter – began to shape.
“We are glad that we see you here, supporting and promoting boxing,” Kremlev said, welcoming fury as an honorary guest. “Boxing is for peace. We are for peace.”
The heavyweight icon, which retired after losing in a fraction from Usyk in December 2024, praised the IBA mission and suggested that more moves would come.
“This is a great event. When you see all these warriors and special people, it attracts many eyes to boxing,” said Fury. “Boxing connects people.”
IBA proposes the final fight in Moscow
Brown went a step further, combining the potential of sport with unity supporting the geopolitical tension.
“Everything that happens between Russia and Ukraine, these things can combine people very quickly.”
Kremlev, whose comments often turn to the long goal of IBA, which is global inclusiveness, did not hesitate to plant the grain for the future, expanding the bold invitation to Fury to the last professional fight under IBA jurisdiction.
“We would like to fight for you professionally – farewell as a king of boxing,” Kremlev said. “You started your career in IBA, so you need to finish your career in IBA.”
The Russian official also expanded the open invitation to Fury and his family to visit Moscow as his guests.
“We’ll send a jet to pick you up. We don’t have a walk of bears – despite the misunderstandings of people,” Kremlev joked, laughing.
Tips for fury in a television project, open to the idea
Fury answered in nature, adding that his wish list had a trip to Russia
“I was supposed to go four years ago,” said Fury. “For a red square, with fur in winter, before he sets out to a party in Novel Zealand.”
The former champion then headed for his Netflix Reality series: “It would be very good to see Russia on television around the world – 500 million, a billion people – very good for relationships.”
Fury’s comments, though in love with the eye, were renounced with real openness, especially in his Netflix series, where he formulated future journeys as Gold PR.
“You give us an offer. You say with Spencer!”
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“The story has not yet ended,” added Brown. “You [Kremlev] They come at the end of the story – but it doesn’t end. “
“I joined you on time!” Kremlev laughed before he wrapped up with the final support: “Of all the heavyweight categories, Tyson is the most talented.
“I have great respect for those who invest their soul and talent in this sport.”
Whether this exchange becomes the last chapter of Fury or just another stop in the global vortex of Postyki policy, it will just be seen.
But one thing is clear: Iba sees the king who is worth crowning again.
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Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.
The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.
After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.
Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.
It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.
Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.
“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”
Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.
Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.
Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.
Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight.
Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be made a considerable favourite, based on how he was able to dismantle Wardley in their first encounter.
In order to do so, the ‘Dynamite’ puncher was compelled to climb off the canvas in rounds one and three, having been put down by blows to the top of his head.
Proceedings then became a little one-sided as Dubois, utilising his fundamentals, managed to score an 11th-round finish with his thudding jab and superior footwork.
Wardley, however, wasted little time before activating the rematch clause in their contract and, in turn, securing the chance to reclaim his WBO title at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening.
Many will argue that such a swift turnaround could lead to his downfall while, due to his power and toughness, others would suggest that the 31-year-old is always dangerous, no matter the opponent standing across from him.
As such, coach Fury has told Boxing King Media that, while Dubois is rightfully brimming with confidence, it would be foolish to entirely dismiss Wardley’s attributes.
“I think it’s a great heavyweight fight – Dubois has got heavy hands and a good jab as well, so it’ll be interesting.
“You’ve got to say Wardley’s got it all to do, because the confidence of Dubois will be high. And if Dubois’ super confident, he’s a problem.
“But let’s see – Wardley was able to hurt Dubois early on. I still think that fight is a 50/50 fight.”
If he emerges victorious against Wardley, then Dubois will likely be targeting a unification match with Agit Kabayel or Filip Hrgovic in 2027.
Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.
Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.
How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2
Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET
Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)
PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.
Location: O2 Arena – London, England
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