FILE – In this April 23, 2022 file photo, boxer Tyson Fury celebrates after beating Britain’s Dillian Whyte for the WBC heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium. On Friday, March 10, 2023, Fury wants to take 70% of the winnings to face Oleksandr Usyk and unify all world titles (AP Photo/Ian Walton, File)

LONDON (AP) — Boxer Tyson Fury is only interested in taking on Oleksandr Usyk to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion if he takes 70% of the fight’s profits.

It seems that time will run out to reach an agreement between the two holders of the world titles. Alex Krassyuk, Usyk’s promoter, said the most recent offer – 60-40 to the winner – was turned down by Fury’s camp.

On Instagram, World Boxing Council champion Fury made his demands clear.

“I see all this fight talk, they want 50%, Tyson is greedy,” he said in a video. “Where I am: Usyk, you and your team are worth 30%.”

“Take it or leave it.”

Usyk, the WBO, WBA and IBF champion, could face Briton Daniel Dubis, according to Krassyuk. Dubois holds the World Boxing Association regular title and is Usyk’s mandatory challenger.

“If you don’t want it, go fight Nate Daniel Dubois in the Copper Box (in London) and win a few million dollars. If you want to win real money, come fight the Gyspy King.”

Fury added in his video on his Instagram Stories, that he will take 1% off the 30% he offers Usyk for every day the Ukrainian doesn’t commit to fighting.

A possible date for the fight is April 29 and it would possibly take place in London.

The last boxer to hold all world heavyweight titles at once was Lennox Lewis in 1999-2000.

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