Boxing
Frank Warren says Fury won’t wait to fight Joshua
“He’s had 12 good rounds,” Warren told Sport Boxing. “I have removed the ring rust from his body and I hope now we will prepare for a gigantic fight.
“It’s not on, right? Because it hasn’t been agreed. He wants it, Tyson. He made it very clear to me. You don’t have to ask me. You have to ask the other guy, which is AJ. From Tyson’s point of view, he would like to go out in August or September. No more warm-ups. If he doesn’t want to do it, Tyson will fight someone else.”
The gigantic fight remains a long-talked-about clash with Anthony Joshua, but Warren was quick to dismiss any suggestion that it was close to being finalized. From Warren’s perspective, the situation is basic. Fury is ready.
There is at least a loose time frame on Fury’s part, with Warren indicating a slow summer return is preferred. Warren also rejected the idea of further improvements. If Joshua doesn’t attack, Fury will move on.
During Fury’s performance, Warren described a controlled performance that improved as the rounds progressed, noting that Makhmudov’s size and physical approach provided something of a test after a long layoff.
“He did what he had to do. He was catching it with good shots in the later rounds. He was in command,” Warren said.
The message was actually basic. Fury did his part by coming back and scoring more rounds. The next move, and whether the biggest fight in British boxing will finally happen, now rests with Joshua.
Right after the fight with Makhmudov, Fury claimed that he had already signed half of the contract. However, Eddie Hearn responded to this by explaining that Joshua did not enter the ring for the restart because “nothing had been signed.”
From Joshua’s point of view, entering the ring without a finalized contract simply means free promotion before a fight that may not take place.
Given the likely fight involving Netflix, which broadcast Makhmudov’s return, and Joshua’s long-standing ties to DAZN, a huge hurdle is who will get the streaming rights.
Reports suggest that while a 60/40 split could be agreed for the first fight, the terms of a potential rematch and where that fight will take place remain a point of contention.
Joshua is returning from a car accident slow last year that reportedly killed two of his teammates. As he returns to training, his camp may feel he needs a proper outlet before heading into his career-defining clash with Fury.
The WBO champion quickly accepted a fight with Davis after the challenger rose to the top of the rankings
Devin Haney wasted no time reacting after Keyshawn Davis was elevated to No. 1 in the WBO welterweight rankings. The champion publicly welcomed the matchup, posting a low message on social media shortly after the updated rankings were released.
Let’s do it KEYSHAWN.. https://t.co/plq9hqQpBP
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) June 3, 2026
This is absolute theater and to look at it like everything else is to succumb to the promotional machine. The moment the WBO rankings dropped and Keyshawn took the No. 1 spot, Haney knew the clock was ticking.
Had he remained still or tried to minimize Keyshawn’s 147-pound inexperience, the boxing world would have immediately labeled him a shirker. By jumping on X and immediately matching the energy, he completely obfuscates this narrative. He begins to look like a fearless champion who is ready for everyone, knowing full well that posting on social media doesn’t cost a penny or require a contract.
The reality of the situation suggests that this is a calculated public relations move rather than a genuine desire for several different reasons:
- Financial reality: Haney always strives for the highest possible bottom line. While the Keyshawn fight is in high demand among die-hard fans, it doesn’t compare to the massive payday of a potential rematch with Ryan Garcia or the other blockbuster pay-per-view opportunities that are likely at the top of his wish list.
- Mandatory timeline cushion: Haney knows how bodywork mechanisms turn. Even with the WBO expected to order a mandatory challenge this summer, negotiations, price offers and promotional extensions could add months to the schedule. He has plenty of time to consider other options before the real pressure comes.
- Risk versus reward: Fighting a adolescent, hungry and highly skilled fighter like Keyshawn, who has never even fought at welterweight, is a hazardous proposition in a title defense when there are much more lucrative, established names on the market.
Haney’s quick response was a great defensive move outside the ring to protect his brand. He gave fans an exhilarating quote they wanted to see, but when it comes to actual network deals, promotional arrangements and guarantees, the energy will likely change. On social media it’s uncomplicated to say “Let’s do this”; it’s a completely different story when the contract is sitting on your desk.
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Last updated: 2026/06/03 at 1:58
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