Tyson Fury lifts lid on ‘silly’ Andy Ruiz Jr negotiations
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tyson Fury has claimed that Andy Ruiz Jr wanted ‘$20million’ to fight the Briton, an alleged demand that led to the collapse of talks between the heavyweights. Andy Ruiz has asked for $20m, silly little b*****d. I don’t know where he’s getting that from.” In Fury’s most recent fight, the Briton retained the WBC title with a late knockout of compatriot Derek Chisora, taking Fury to 3-0 against the 39-year-old. Whoever’s out there, I’m f***ing you up.” Ruiz Jr is a former unified heavyweight champion, having taken the titles from Joshua with a shock TKO win in June 2019. Fury stopped Derek Chisora in Round 10 in December to stay unbeaten Fury continued: “I challenge Frank Warren to get me a fight in the northwest of England any time soon – July, August, whenever you’re ready, Frank; I’ll be ready.