The heavyweight boxing world was thrown into chaos at a press conference for the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Jai Opetaia title fight.

Fury’s “anger” at Opetaia’s undefeated record, coupled with a reported $20 million payday for the challenger, sparked a heated exchange that culminated in Anthony Joshua punching Fury.

The scene unfolded as Fury, the reigning heavyweight champion, took the stage with a noticeably agitated demeanor.

He repeatedly expressed frustration over Opetaia’s undefeated status, highlighting the substantial financial reward offered for the challenge, rumored to be a record-breaking $20 million purse.

“I’m fighting a guy who’s undefeated, and he’s getting paid $20 million,” Fury declared, his voice rising with each word. “It’s a joke! This is about legacy, about proving yourself, not about the money!”

Opetaia remained calm and composed, offering a professional response, but the tension in the room was palpable. Fury’s remarks escalated, leading to a heated verbal altercation with Joshua, who was present for the press conference, presumably as a spectator.

The situation reached a breaking point when Fury made a disparaging remark about Joshua’s past losses, prompting Joshua to charge at Fury and deliver a single, powerful punch. Chaos erupted as security personnel rushed to separate the two fighters, while stunned journalists and fans watched in disbelief.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, leaving many questioning the future of the Fury-Opetaia fight, as well as the relationship between Fury and Joshua. It remains unclear whether the altercation will have any lasting impact on the upcoming bout, but one thing is certain: this incident has added a new level of intrigue and drama to what was already a highly anticipated fight.