British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has extended an invitation to US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his highly anticipated fight against Anthony Joshua on December 11 in Cardiff. The 38-year-old fighter, known as the 'Gypsy King', acknowledged that Trump's busy schedule as US President might make attendance unlikely. Fury and Joshua are set to face off at the 80,000-capacity Principality Stadium.
Fury's invitation to Trump comes after the two met at the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in June. During the event, Fury wore a cap emblazoned with the words "Donald Trump for Prime Minister" after having his United States travel ban lifted. Fury referred to Trump as his "old buddy" and "old pal", expressing hope that he might be available to lead his ring walk.
Meanwhile, Fury has downplayed the significance of his upcoming fight against Joshua, labelling him a "warm-up" opponent. His true priority, he claims, is a trilogy bout against Oleksandr Usyk, to whom he has lost twice already. Fury expressed his desire to face Usyk in New York City, indicating that his clash with Joshua is merely preparation for the bigger fight.
Fury has been intensifying his training, declaring that he is "firing on all cylinders" at the moment. He highlighted his active schedule, having completed 12 rounds with a 6ft 8in Arslanbek Makhmudov and seven rounds with another 6ft 7in behemoth in Mariusz Wach. The British heavyweight emphasized that this year will be the most active for him since 2018.
The upcoming fight between Fury and Joshua has garnered significant attention, with both boxers participating in a press conference in London on September 30. The event marked a crucial milestone in the promotion of the highly anticipated bout. Fury's confidence and intense training have raised expectations for the Cardiff showdown.
Joshua, on the other hand, has been preparing for the fight, having recently survived knockdowns to stop Prenga in a previous match. The British heavyweight boxers have been engaging in a series of promotional activities, including a 'Battle of Britain' press conference, which took place on October 1.
As the fight approaches, Fury remains optimistic about his chances, stating that he feels "fantastic" at 38 years young. With his intense training and active schedule, Fury is poised to put up a strong performance against Joshua on December 11.
Key points
- Fury plans to invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before the fight against Anthony Joshua.
- Fury considers Joshua a "warm-up" opponent, with his true priority being a trilogy bout against Oleksandr Usyk.
- Fury has been intensifying his training, declaring that he is "firing on all cylinders" at the moment.
