'A staggering 177 billion won' — The Match of the Century Fails to Materialize → "He was so scared he ran away... a coward." Furious sniper fire: 'Humiliation'

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A astronomical fight purse of up to 100 million pounds (approximately 177 billion won) hangs in the balance as boxing history's biggest promotional card faces cancellation. The century-old showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is on the verge of being called off.

The British media outlet 'Daily Mail' reported on the 7th (Korea time), stating, "Amid ongoing conflicts over the venue and contract terms, Fury claimed via his personal social networking service (SNS) that the match against Joshua has been canceled."

According to the media, Fury harshly criticized Joshua through videos and posts, accusing him of avoiding negotiations out of fear and overturning the matchup.

Through his personal SNS, Fury launched a scathing attack: "Joshua is scared again and ran away once more. After 11 years, he has run away again."

He then poured out harsh words toward Joshua: "Even if I tie my hands behind my back and step into the ring wearing cement boots, you still won't be able to fight me. You are nothing but a coward."

The core of this conflict lies in the venue and broadcasting rights. Initially, both sides discussed holding the event in the UK, with London's Wembley Stadium being seriously considered. Even Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, personally intervened, promising to extend curfew regulations to actively push for a Wembley venue.

However, Saudi Arabian partners providing massive funding and the official broadcast platform strongly pushed for the event to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, to maximize U.S. viewership and commercial revenue.

In response, Eddie Hearn, promoter of Matchroom Boxing representing Joshua's side, insisted on amending the contract, demanding additional payment citing reasons such as taxes incurred by moving the venue to the U.S. and schedule adjustments. Last December, Joshua had pocketed 68 million pounds (approximately 120 billion won) in a match against YouTuber boxer Jake Paul. Overcoming the tragedy of losing two managers in a traffic accident, he returned to the ring, knocked out Christian Frazer, and was preparing for his November showdown with Fury.

However, when Hearn and Joshua's side held their ground until the contract signing deadline, Fury exploded. Regarding claims that he refused to fight in the UK, Fury countered: "Why would I hesitate to fight in the UK? The ones providing the money are the broadcasters and the Saudi Arabian side. If we fight at Wembley with 100,000 spectators gathered at 10 p.m. in London, it would actually be better as it could allow me to knock down my opponent faster."

Frank Warren, Fury's promoter, also stated: "Fury already signed the contract last January and has begun training for the November fight in Miami. He holds the position that the venue doesn't matter." He added, "The real issue is that Joshua still hasn't signed. I am afraid that due to a dispute over money, this legendary classic match will fall through without ever happening."

Having declared the collapse of negotiations with Joshua, Fury has now turned his attention elsewhere. Fury demanded a third bout against Oleksandr Usyk, who handed him two defeats. Addressing Usyk, Fury said: "Let's meet again in November. The ball is in your court. Decide whether you will fight me in 2026 or retire. I am now looking for a new opponent," firmly establishing his intention to completely rule out a showdown with Joshua.

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