Eddie Hearn warns Tyson Fury there is ‘NO CHANCE’ the Anthony Joshua fight will get signed on Monday

Eddie Hearn has hit back at Tyson Fury after the WBC heavyweight champion said Anthony Joshua has until Monday to sign the contract for a proposed fight between the pair.

During the Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker event, the Gypsy King insisted he was tired of setting contractual deadlines and would move on with another opponent if AJ didn’t agree to the terms on Monday.

“I’m tired of setting deadlines. They want this poxy fight or not.’ said Fury.

Fury claimed that if Joshua doesn’t sign by Monday he would move on to another opponent

But Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn claims Fury’s comments are an attempt to hide his interest in fighting German heavyweight Mahmoud (formerly Manuel) Charr instead.

“The talks have gone well and are moving in the right direction, but there is still a long way to go.” Hearn told seconds off.

“Fury wants to fight Manuel Charr, that’s pretty clear, and the public isn’t the brightest if they think otherwise.”

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While the long-specified clash between the two best British heavyweights of a generation may have seemed the closest thing to reality, Hearn explained that the fight will not take place if Fury’s ultimatum on Monday was genuine.

“I don’t think there is a way to sign this contract on Monday as there is still a lot to do,” Hearn said furiously.

“This fight takes time. We waited 10 days to get the contract… suddenly he wants it signed within 24 hours. No chance.’

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Hearn went on to criticize Fury for having serious doubts about the fight set to take place in December.

Asked if he was leaning towards the long-awaited fight that wasn’t going to happen, Hearn said: ‘Yeah, because if he comes up with such statements… we’ll see.

Once again, Tyson Fury made a statement: ‘I’m retired, I’m this, I’m giving my wallet to the homeless, I’m walking away from this fight on Monday.’

Fury shared the video of fans during his show singing to Anthony Joshua to ‘sign the contract’

‘Guess? The fight will not be signed on Monday. So if you want to walk away from that, while we’re all trying to make it – including your promo team – go ahead.”

Fury on Saturday had previously given up the gauntlet to Joshua, who is coming back from a devastating defeat to Usyk in August.

“They’ve had a chance to agree to this fight for about a month I would say,” he said ringside at the Manchester Arena.

“They’ve had the contract for over a week, still haven’t signed it, a few more excuses to come back with. We’ll know more on Monday I think, the two broadcasters meet on Monday and then we’ll know from there. If it’s not ready by Monday, I’ll move on.

Joshua’s team initially said they had accepted the contract, but Fury says they have kept quiet

“I’m not waiting for a man who’s lost three of his last five fights, he’s lucky I’m giving him a shot at the world title.”

Earlier this week, Fury had goaded Joshua on his silence by calling him a ‘s**thouse’ due to his delay in returning the contract.

He then begged fans watching his tour, Tyson Fury’s Official After Party, to join him in a chorus of “AJ sign the contract!” at the show.

Earlier this month, Fury’s promoter Warren said a contract had been sent to Joshua’s team and that both sides suggested there was little standing in the way of a full deal.

Joshua immediately said he was interested and instructed his management group 258 and Matchroom to negotiate the terms – with his promoter Eddie Hearn confirming that they had accepted their offer for a 60-40 split.