Anthony Joshua in dig at Tyson Fury as Oleksandr Usyk fight looms
‘Always have something in the background, he’s someone who pulls out of fights,’ Joshua said of his British rival.
‘Always have something in the background, he’s someone who pulls out of fights,’ Joshua said of his British rival.
Fury would be willing to give up his title if it meant going head to head with his fellow Briton.
The Briton will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against the Ukrainian on September 25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
GB Boxing now turns its attention to Paris 2024 with a year less to prepare for the next Olympics.
Fury and Joshua hold all the major heavyweight belts between them.
Fury must first face Deontay Wilder for a third time in October and Joshua is fighting Oleksandr Usyk in September.
Clarke missed out on qualification for the last two Olympics but did travel to Brazil as a sparring partner.
The bout pits two London 2012 gold medallists against each other.
A number of positive tests are said to have been recorded.
Haye failed in his bid to take Klitschko’s IBF and WBO belts in Germany.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is likely to host the bout.
The 30-year-old is eyeing a step up to welterweight and potential showdown with Terence Crawford.
The two fighters faced off in Los Angeles during a promotion for their third meeting.
Eddie Hearn last week announced a “ground-breaking” five-year deal with the platform for the UK and Ireland.
Calzaghe would go on to retire with his unbeaten record intact.