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Matt Majendie

Tyson Fury lines up Joe Joyce as back-up if Oleksandr Usyk reunification fight falls through

Champ: Tyson Fury

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Tyson Fury wants a February heavyweight reunification fight with Oleksandr Usyk but has lined up Joe Joyce as back-up should the former fall through.

Saudi Arabia remains favourite to host Fury-Usyk should the former come through his latest meeting with Derek Chisora in two weekends’ time.

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