The calmest and least titled of clan Mayweathers, 55-year-old Jeff Mayweather (IBO Featherweight Champion in 1994-95) was a well-known trainer for many years and often shared his views on current events. This time he took part in the discussion on the heavyweight leaders' fight, paying particular attention to the battle for all the division’s belts between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
“I thought Wilder would knock out Fury in a rematch. I did not think that Fury could win in this way. I take off my hat in front of Tyson, he has excellent skills, he is a giant with real strength. Wilder must fight someone else now. He needs one or two more fights to get back to basics and restore confidence,” said Jeff Mayweather.
“The Fury fight with Joshua can compete with the biggest duels in history, including in terms of PPV sales. The broadcast can break the record (Floyd Mayweather’s record-breaking fight against Manny Pacquiao recorded 4.6 million PPV sales in 2015) For the first time, we are dealing with two non-American boxers who are popular all over the world. This confrontation will be huge,” added Jazz Jeff.
It is worth recalling that Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn said that a properly rewarded Deontay Wilder could abandon his third encounter with Fury. The American, however, does not intend to refuse from the third meeting, and wants to use his right for the third fight, which was prescribed in the contract. The coronavirus pandemic will clearly delay the organization of Wilder - Fury III. It is even possible that the meeting will be transferred to the UK at the end of summer or fall. The fight was originally planned for July in the United States. Only after the end of this fight - as well as the mandatory defense of AJ with IBF official challenger Kubrat Pulev, the road to the battle of Joshua - Fury can get open.
