Phil D. Jay
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Heavyweight contender back in March for US debut
Plans for Tyson Fury to fight on March 17th in
New York City are not yet finalised, according to the fighter’s trainer Peter - although the former Irish champion’s US debut is still set to go ahead.
The highly-ranked WBC contender, who is said to be ready for
his world title test this year, was touted to fight on St. Patricks’ Day at ‘The
Big Apple’ but continues to await more details of the Stateside contest.
“ USA will be the next venue for Tyson,”
Peter Fury told World Boxing News.
“A date and opponent are not yet confirmed, but
Tyson will be out again in March as he builds towards fighting for the
heavyweight championship of the world.”
Fury then went on to have a slight dig at his
nephew’s arch-rival David Price by cheekily stating: “And I can tell you this,
Tyson will be fighting a young opponent,” in a verbal jab at the British
champion’s recent challengers Matt Skelton and Audley Harrison.
Fury, 24, is in-line to face the winner of
the upcoming WBC title eliminator between Chris Arreola and Bermane Stiverne
next month and is currently scouting American foes for his spring bout before looking towards the Klitschko brothers.