Tyson Fury has treated to pull out of the all British heavyweight bout this year should Anthony Joshua fail to sign the contract on Monday.
The WBC champion, has called for former world champion to sign the contact by Monday, or otherwise he will walk away from the deal.
“We’ll know by Monday anyway [if the super-fight is on] because if it’s not done by Monday I’m moving on,” said Fury, speaking to his promoter
Joshua’s representatives have received a contract and talks between the rival promoters are by all accounts amicable. But time is of the essence if a major fight is to be made by early December.
“I was optimistic about three weeks ago but it shouldn’t be taking this long to sign a contact,” Fury said.
“I’m not waiting around for some guy who’s lost three of his last five fights. He’s lucky that I’m giving him a world title shot. If not he’ll have to wait a long time to get another one.
“I don’t mind chucking him a bone. But I don’t want him to start dictating [stuff] to me. He is an invited guest at my party. My rules. So if you want to play the game, come to the banquet and take your seat. If not, go to your own banquet.”
“Sign the contract,” he said in a direct challenge to Joshua. “I’m going to smash your face in.”
Fury will fight before the end of the year, but the undisputed showdown with WBO, WBA and IBF titlist Oleksandr Usyk will have to wait till next year.