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Tyson Fury should wait to fight Wladimir Klitschko, says Sky Sports' Jamie Moore

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Tyson Fury turned up to the press conference dressed as Batman

The latest setback for Tyson Fury, a new star in the Matchroom galaxy and the Scott Quigg-Carl Frampton saga. Here's Jamie Moore with the lowdown...

What's your reaction to Wladimir Klitschko postponing the clash with Tyson Fury?

Jamie says: It's terrible news for Fury. He's had the postponements with David Haye and they were both really late in camp. You've got to feel sorry for him with these big fights falling through. I know it's a postponement but potentially it may never happen now.

I don't think it's a good idea for Fury to box because he risks losing to a lesser fighter when his mind isn't on the job. It's a difficult situation.
Jamie Moore

Fury is a dangerous opponent - I don't care what anybody says. Klitschko has been at the top for so long and is nearly 40 years old and Fury is a young lad coming through. He's getting better and better and would've given him a real good fight.

It's such bad news for Fury. Now, when he's training for a fight, it will be in the back of his mind wondering if it's actually going to happen. It's a horrible thing. Sometimes it can't be helped but you can't help but feel sorry for him and it could affect his future performances.

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Image: Tyson Fury (L) has seen a big fight called off for the third time in his career

Klitschko is so experienced. He won't have seen his opponent turn up as Batman and beat The Joker up before, but as far as boxing goes, I'm sure he's come across fighters like Fury. I just feel it was going to be more competitive than people think, though, and I think he may have had doubts in his mind. If he hadn't, maybe he'd have put up with the calf and taken some painkillers because everyone goes into fights with injuries.

If Fury fights on October 24 against someone else, what sort of names are we talking about?

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Jamie says: It's a tough one because you think Fury's mindset is not going to be right going into another fight. I remember when the last David Haye fight fell through and Fury was going to fight a replacement but then pulled out of it at the last minute.

I don't see Haye as a possibility. Fury said he'd never agree to fight him again and I understand that because he did two full camps for him and the fight never came. Why would he do it again?

DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - JULY 21:  Wladimir Klitschko looks on during a press conference for his fight against Tyson Fury
Image: Fury should wait for the chance to face Klitschko, says Jamie

I don't think it's a good idea for Fury to box because he risks losing to a lesser fighter when his mind isn't on the job. It's a difficult situation. There's obviously a chance he could take out his frustrations on a new opponent and look good doing it but I think he'll be disappointed more than anything, so he might take his eye off the ball.

I don't know how long the fight is going to be postponed for but I think Fury will hang fire. Obviously it all depends on Klitschko though.

What do you make of Chris Eubank Jr signing for Matchroom?

Jamie says: He'll be some fighter. He's got all the ingredients and all the tools and just needs guidance. He's definitely got the potential to be a world champion. Ronnie Davis is a good trainer but with his dad being perhaps too involved, I'm not sure his mind's been on the job.

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Image: Chris Eubank Jr (L) is a great signing for Matchroom, says Jamie

I've been one of his critics in the past because there is that little bit of arrogance there but he's a showman like his dad. It's unavoidable to follow in his footsteps - I do certain things my dad does and he's not even a boxer. In a way, I can't blame him. His dad was a great showman and sold a lot of tickets.

Adam Booth is a great signing to come in and train him. I think he's used to certain things in the corner but technically, Booth will scrub him up a bit. He's already a good fighter, but Booth can make him a great one.

Scott Quigg v Carl Frampton is 'closer than ever', apparently. Will it happen?

Jamie says: It's dragged on and it's getting beyond a joke - almost to Floyd Mayweather Jr v Manny Pacquiao proportions. At the end of the day, we've all agreed that the fight is easier to make than everyone is making it seem. Frampton wants the fight, Quigg wants the fight and it's the people in between who are preventing it from happening.

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Image: Jamie is urging the two parties to make sure Quigg v Frampton happens

I don't know the real ins and outs of it but apparently there are some people who are putting fences up for people to jump over.

For British boxing fans, they need to come to a decision and make the fight happen because sometimes, as we saw with Mayweather v Pacquiao, the arguing that precedes the fight goes on for so long that it isn't the spectacle that it should have been. They need to strike while the iron is hot and I hear it's close. I hope that's correct because they should fight while they're both in their prime.

If you came dressed to a press conference as a superhero, which one would it be?

Jamie says: My favourite superhero has always been The Incredible Hulk. I'm old enough to remember the original 1970s series and I used to sit there every Saturday and watch it. I was fascinated when his eyes turned green! If I had to be one superhero then it'd be him.