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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Paulie Malignaggi has offered his reaction to a reported clash between Shakur Stevenson and Manny Pacquiaowhich could feature on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua.
The all-British heavyweight showdown is expected to take place on December 11, headlining an event at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
That is, of course, if Fury and Joshua actually make it to the ring, as despite it being announced earlier this week, The Ring’s Mike Coppinger has since reported that their fight is in jeopardy.
Prior to that, it had emerged that an encounter between Stevenson and Pacquiao – between whom there is a near two-decade age gap – was being planned for the same night in Wales.
Should it come to fruition, this would represent Stevenson’s first outing since signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, who he joined after dethroning Teofimo Lopez with a unanimous decision victory in January.
Pacquiao, meanwhile, has not fought since his draw with Mario Barrios in July 2025, when he ended a near four-year layoff and almost claimed the WBC welterweight title.
Yet despite that surprisingly impressive performance, former world champion Malignaggi has emphasised on his YouTube channel that, against Stevenson, the 47-year-old would be facing an entirely different competitor.
“Manny Pacquiao-Shakur Stevenson has no place on this card; [it] has no place in big-time boxing. I am completely befuddled.
“[I’m] disappointed in Stevenson; [I’m] disappointed in Zuffa, obviously. These are ‘click bait’ type of fights. These are names that draw attention, so you can get people to watch. Then the fight’s a dud and all these casuals sit there complaining about boxing, telling you why boxing’s dead.”
Malignaggi went on to credit Pacquiao with being “competitive against the worst world champion I’ve ever seen in my life”, emphasising a considerable difference between Barrios and Stevenson.
World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.
The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.
WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.
Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard
Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton
(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)
Heavyweight Copper Box Arena, London 10×3
Round
Fisher
Pirotton
Round 1
10
9
Round 2
10
9
Round 3
9
10
Round 4
9
10
Round 5
10
9
Round 6
10
9
Round 7
10
9
Round 8
10
9
Round 9
10
9
Round 10
10
9
WBN Totals:
98
92
Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95
Zuffa Boxing
Preview
Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.
The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.
Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.
WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.
Results
All times are local BST.
23:41
Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.
22:42
Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.
21:43
Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.
20:52
Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.
20:32
Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.
19:29
Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.
18:40
Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.
18:24
Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.
17:42
Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.
Remaining Bouts
Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight
Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight
TV Coverage
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the event.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
