Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury battle set for Saudi Arabia, says promoter

The all-British battle between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury for the undisputed world heavyweight title will happen in Saudi Arabia, promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned on Tuesday.
Hearn, who represents Joshua, mentioned the battle is prone to happen on Aug. 7 or Aug. 14. He mentioned Aug. 14 is his most popular date as a result of the Olympic Games in Tokyo may have completed, making the Joshua-Fury battle an even bigger “global spectacle.”
“It’s a very bad secret that the fight is happening in Saudi Arabia,” Hearn advised British broadcaster Sky Sports. “To be honest with you, I don’t mind giving you that information.”
Fury’s U.S. promoter, Bob Arum, has beforehand mentioned Saudi Arabia could be the placement of the battle.
Hearn has but to answer The Associated Press’ request to verify the main points of the battle.
It could be Joshua’s second battle within the kingdom. He reclaimed his WBA, IBF and WBO belts from Andy Ruiz there in December 2019.
Joshua’s solely battle since noticed him retain his titles by knocking out Kubrat Pulev in December.
Fury hasn’t fought since beating Deontay Wilder in February final 12 months to seize the WBC title.
Fury and Joshua have known as one another out over Twitter during the last 24 hours, each urging the opposite to finalize phrases for the battle.
Hearn mentioned the “deal is done” however there was frustration on either side that the battle had not been formally introduced.
“From our perspective and AJ’s perspective, we’re ready to go,” he mentioned. “From Tyson Fury’s perspective, they’ve obtained a few attorneys throughout it from their level.
“We have to nail this,” Hearn added, “and I’m not going to stop until I nail it, and everyone has just got to move forward collectively. We’re ready to go from our side. We’re not far away from their side and it is inevitable.”