Peter Fury wants Vitali to come out of retirement and fight his son Hughie

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Vitali wont fight whithout a title on the line.

Hughies fighting on the 25th ajuly and they havent managed to secure an opponent yet. No one wants to fight, or rather risk their rankings

The reason for this is that the fight is on a Saturday night, and Saturday is the night cab drivers can make the most money in fares.

Hughies last opponent was better than Wilders, Joshua's, Arreolas, Briggs, Tarvers etc.

You cant say this with any confidence until Rudenko beats someone of note. He pushed Browne close but lost. That doesnt make him good.

He should have got the decision against Browne and regardless, hes still better than the last WBC challenger!

Is he better than anyone Tysons fought too?

Possibly.

Like I said I think we can agree he beats Wilders and Arreolas last opponents.

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Hughie is fighting George Arias

Hughie Fury looks to become first in a decade to stop Arias on July 25 - Hennessy Sports

We were looking for a top ten or top fifteen-ranked opponent for Hughie, but nobody we approached fancied the job,” said Peter Fury, Hughie’s trainer and father. “A lot of them didn’t want to take the risk. They either didn’t respond to our offers or they simply said ‘no’.

“We’ve got George Arias now and I’m happy with him as the opponent on short-notice. He will take Hughie rounds and continue his development.

“If you look down his record, he’s fought some good names. He’s fought Johnny Nelson for the world title. He’s boxed everybody and given them all a run for their money.

“What I like about this fight is that Arias is in shape. He’s not over the hill. He comes into the fight in good condition and he’s on a good run of form.

“A statement can be made if Hughie stops him, but, looking at Arias, and looking at the punches he’s able to take, it’s very, very doubtful. He’s in good physical shape and his body looks strong. It will take one hell of a performance, or punch, for Hughie to knock this guy out.”

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Hughie is fighting George Arias

Hughie Fury looks to become first in a decade to stop Arias on July 25 - Hennessy Sports

We were looking for a top ten or top fifteen-ranked opponent for Hughie, but nobody we approached fancied the job,” said Peter Fury, Hughie’s trainer and father. “A lot of them didn’t want to take the risk. They either didn’t respond to our offers or they simply said ‘no’.

“We’ve got George Arias now and I’m happy with him as the opponent on short-notice. He will take Hughie rounds and continue his development.

“If you look down his record, he’s fought some good names. He’s fought Johnny Nelson for the world title. He’s boxed everybody and given them all a run for their money.

“What I like about this fight is that Arias is in shape. He’s not over the hill. He comes into the fight in good condition and he’s on a good run of form.

“A statement can be made if Hughie stops him, but, looking at Arias, and looking at the punches he’s able to take, it’s very, very doubtful. He’s in good physical shape and his body looks strong. It will take one hell of a performance, or punch, for Hughie to knock this guy out.”

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