Fury wants 'old pal' President Trump for Joshua ring walk
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has expressed his intention to invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk for his upcoming bout against Anthony Joshua. Fury also discussed his future career plans, including a desire for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk following the Joshua fight.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, US President Donald Trump and British boxer Tyson Fury met earlier this year
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury plans to ask US president Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before fighting Anthony Joshua.
Fury and Joshua are set to meet in an long-awaiting all-British bout at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 11 December.
Trump and Fury met at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in June.
The Manchester-born fighter wore a cap emblazoned with the words "Donald Trump for Prime Minister" after his US travel ban was lifted by the 80-year-old.
"I'll definitely make that offer to my old buddy, old pal, and we'll see if he's available," said 38-year-old Fury.
"Probably unlikely because of the situation he's in at the moment, being the President of the United States."
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