Alexander Krassyuk has suggested the controversial notion of stripping Tyson Fury of his WBC heavyweight title due to ongoing rumors surrounding a potential fight between Fury and Francis Ngannou.
The heavyweight division has been eagerly awaiting an undisputed fight ever since negotiations between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fell through. Despite Usyk agreeing to a 70-30 split, the fight failed to materialize. As a result, Usyk is now preparing to face his WBA mandatory challenger, Daniel Dubois.
In the meantime, Fury, as the "Gypsy King," has yet to fulfill his mandatory obligations while actively pursuing a bout against Ngannou. This situation has caused frustration for Krassyuk, as it has resulted in the WBC belt being tied up and unavailable for other contenders.

โHe can be stripped only for one reason, if he does not comply with WBC rules. But according to my understanding he does [comply].
โHe fought [British contender Dillian] Whyte for the mandatory and now they have to appoint him a new mandatory because the new mandatory has not been appointed. Heโs not actually breaking any rule of the WBC.
โBut from a sports point of viewโpure boxing, sportsโhe has to be stripped because he stayed so inactive for so long. And he is like cheating people, announcing fights that donโt take place,โย Krassyuk said.
Fury Responds
Fury's response to those comments has evoked a strong reaction. The 'Gypsy King' reaffirmed his belief that he is fully entitled to the belt, as he has diligently fulfilled all mandatory obligations.
Moreover, the delay in the WBC title eliminator between Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr. is an external factor beyond the champion's control.
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โThereโs a lot of unknown, irrelevant people talking about how I should be stripped of my belt. I donโt have a mandatory. When I do have a mandatory, itโll be dealt with just like every other mandatory that Iโve ever had.

โUntil then, keep on hating and enjoy the little tiny bit of money that you guys [Usyk] are making while the big G is in the house,โ Fury said.
AJ On Fury

However, Fury's comments seemed misplaced in relation to Anthony Joshua. Joshua made it clear that the 'Gypsy King' had avoided facing Usyk. This became evident when Fury admitted to training for a potential fight against the Ukrainian in April, which eventually fell through. Interestingly, Fury's coach, SugarHill Steward, contradicted this claim.
โUsyk didnโt duck, Fury did duck,โ Joshuaย said
Joshua was asked about the fight after hisย press conferenceย with Dillian Whyte for their upcoming clashย on August 12ย and he toldย IFL TV: "Three thoughts.
"One โ I shouldnโt give a f**k, itโs none of my business. It has no business concerning me. It pays me no business.
"Number two โ Why?
"He shouldโve been fighting for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. Straight up. Thatโs nonsense. His fault.
"Three โ If weโre acknowledging his business, good luck to the man. Do your thing. If itโs right for him, whatโs it got to do with me?
"Thatโs my three views on it.โ
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