The all-British heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is about to happen on one of many first two Saturdays in August in Saudi Arabia, in accordance to promoter Eddie Hearn. The bout between the 2 fighters, who maintain all 4 main world titles in the division, has been on the cusp of being finalised for quite a lot of weeks however there has nonetheless been no official announcement from both get together. Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum lately mentioned a battle in July or August was “lifeless in the water” but Hearn, who promotes Joshua, believes they are close to securing a date as well as a venue.
Saudi Arabia staged Joshua’s rematch against Andy Ruiz, when the Briton regained his WBA, IBF and WBO titles in December 2019, putting him on a collision course with Fury, who became the WBC champion shortly afterwards.
“August 7, August 14,” Hearn mentioned on Sky Sports when requested a couple of date for Joshua-Fury. “It’s a really unhealthy secret that the battle is going on in Saudi Arabia. I don’t thoughts giving that data, Bob Arum’s already achieved it.
“It’s the identical folks we did the take care of for Andy Ruiz, that occasion was spectacular. As companions, they had been incredible as effectively, so we’re very comfy.
“We’re very comfy. Anthony’s comfy, he is aware of these folks. They delivered on each one in all their guarantees final time — we’re prepared to go.”
Hearn indicated August 14 could be a more favourable date to avoid a clash with the Olympics, which are scheduled to finish six days earlier.
Joshua warned on Twitter on Monday he was “tired” of ready round for Fury and demanded “much less speak, extra motion” from his rival, who responded: “Come get some then you big ugly Dosser???? YOUR NO TALK NO ACTION.”
Hearn added: “There’s no cause why it shouldn’t occur this week. This is form of just like the second the place you would really flip round at this level and say ‘this is dragging on too long, or I can’t be coping with this anymore’.
“But we’ve to nail this, and I’m not going to cease till I nail it, and everybody has simply received to transfer ahead collectively. It is inevitable, however on the identical time, we’ve received to shut the door on it.”
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