John Fury has delivered a final, fiery message to Carl Froch, explicitly demanding a fight date and setting out his conditions for a showdown with the former super-middleweight world champion. The confrontation follows a heated exchange earlier this week, where Fury Sr. publicly called out Froch, escalating tensions in the boxing world.
Fury's Social Media Ultimatum
In a video posted to social media, John Fury directly addressed Carl Froch, nicknaming him "Carl 'The Worm' Froch" and issuing a blunt challenge. "This is the message you've all been waiting for. Carl 'The Worm' Froch, you've got yourself a fight," Fury declared. He proposed a specific venue and timeline, stating, "We'll do it in the ring, under the lights. I'll fight you at Tottenham in eight weeks' time. Me and you, Tottenham, undercard, eight weeks' time."
Undercard Ambitions and Family Pride
Fury's demand is for the fight to occur on the undercard of his son Tyson Fury's highly anticipated clash with Arslanbek Makhmudov, scheduled for April 11 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This event marks Tyson's return to the ring after a year-long retirement, following his second defeat by Oleksandr Usyk sixteen months prior. John Fury overshadowed the launch press conference for this fight on Monday by announcing his own comeback and calling out both Froch and former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis.
In his video, Fury emphasized family pride and dismissed Froch's capabilities, saying, "You'll get that, because I know you're a s***. I know you're not a man. A three-time Hall-of-Famer, you might be all right at 12 stone, but you're nothing at heavyweight, my pal. I'd laugh at you when you hit me." He further asserted, "I will not disgrace my son by letting a f****** bum like you even come close to beating me."
Call for Negotiations and Readiness
Fury urged for swift negotiations, mentioning Netflix as a potential platform, and highlighted his immediate readiness. "But listen, we've talked too much. I'm not gonna make a long video. Get Netflix to contact me. Let's talk about this, because it's about this, you know that, and I know that," he stated. He concluded with confidence, "You've got yourself a fight, mate. You can fight the father of the best heavyweight in the world, the Gypsy King's father. Eight weeks, Tottenham. I don't need six months' training. I'm ready to go now, my pal."
This development adds to the ongoing drama in boxing, with John Fury's aggressive approach and specific demands putting pressure on Carl Froch to respond. The potential undercard bout could significantly boost interest in Tyson Fury's comeback event, blending family legacy with personal rivalries in the sport.
