Simon Jordan’s Theory of Why Team Joshua Wouldn’t Want To Face The Rage
Simon Jordan has weighed in with an alternative theory as to why negotiations for a fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua may be fruitless – and Jordan believes there may be a lack of desire on the part of the team. Team AJ.
Speaking on talkSPORTJordan explained the long-term financial impact of the defeat on Joshua is likely to keep the likes of DAZN from agreeing a deal to have their men face the next Fury.
“I wonder if relationships with broadcasters, a boxer’s earnings, if he gets knocked out by Tyson Fury, is going nowhere – he’s retired.
People have had a contract with DAZN, people have had a long-term relationship with DAZN of which Anthony Joshua is the main ingredient.
Do you really want these battles now? Do you really want your boxer to have the ability to fight Tyson Fury, get knocked down then you won’t be able to monetize him in the future? “
❌ “If AJ gets knocked out by Fury, he’s not going anywhere, he’s over.”
🤝 “Everyone has a contract with DAZN, of which AJ is an important part.”
😰 “Do you want to see [AJ] KO & inability to make money from him? “
Simon Jordan has a theory as to why Fury vs Joshua didn’t happen. pic.twitter.com/7Ff0SnNQ2Y
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All-British battle talks seem to have hit a rough patch this past week, with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn accused Fury of not really wanting to fight and “cheating on people”.
Many in the sport believe Fury will take on German heavyweight Manuel Charr on December 3rd in Cardiff instead, the WBC world champion posted a social media video aimed at Charr yesterday.
Talks between Matchroom and Queensberry are said to be still ongoing, but it appears frustration is growing on the part of Joshua’s team as well as the lack of synergy between Fury’s public statements and the rhetoric. of his team behind closed doors.