Tyson Fury has made the astonishing claim that Anthony Joshua rejected £64million ($80million) to fight Deontay Wilder.
Fury, who praised Wilder in a wide-ranging interview, added that had Wilder faced Joshua he would have knocked out the British heavyweight.
The Gypsy King overcame Wilder in his last fight, having previously taken the American to a draw, yet believes the American would have had the better of Joshua.
Speaking to IFL TV, Fury said: “I have to give it to Wilder, he has got the bottle and he wanted to fight the best.
“When I was out of the ring retired, he tried to fight Joshua twice [and] it was going on for ages – we all know that.
“They offered him $80m [£64m] for a two-fight deal, and I know a few people who saw proof of the funds and people who I definitely trust and he refused it. (Guardian)
