Carl Froch has spoken out about the criticism Tyson Fury has received as he looks for his next fight. The WBC champion is known to be targeting an opponent in September after last being in the ring against Derek Chisora in December.
Discussions with Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua have both fallen flat, leading the lineal heavyweight champion to pursue alternative options.
The failure to organise an undisputed fight with Usyk has been pinned on Fury in certain boxing circles due to demands made during the negotiations.
However, former world champion Froch called for the ‘Gypsy King’ to receive more respect from boxing fans, though does understand their sense of frustration. READ: Tyson Fury teases 'big announcement' as WBC make key next fight decision “He has been getting a lot of stick lately.
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