In truth the fight was always going to happen once Fury beat Deontay Wilder to become the WBC heavyweight World Champion. Anthony Joshua regained his three belts, WBA, IBF and WBA after beating Andy Ruiz in a rematch in December 2019. Eddie Hearn has said a number of obstacles still have to be met but he said both boxers are in agreement in terms of financial returns from the fight. Hearn revealed that the first fight will take place next year.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Mr Hearn said, “We’re making great progress,”. “There is still a lot to overcome. We are looking at venues and dates. It’s fair to say (Joshua and Fury) are in agreement regarding the financial terms of the fight”. He stated that contracts haven’t been signed, due to “things having to be worked out”. However, he revealed that a deal has been forward and “agreed by both parties”.

In addition, Hearn said that its the biggest fight in British boxing history. He went on to say, “It doesn’t get bigger, and there will never be a bigger fight in our generation”. Asked about a venue and where the fight will take place, Hearn remained tight lipped. He said, “From a common-sense point of view and without knowing how a deal works, everyone will say Britain is the place to hold the fight” . “But it is the world heavyweight championship – there will be all sorts of offers from across the world, and there have been already”.

Moreover, Tyson Fury confirmed the news on his twitter page.

It’s official FURY VS JOSUAR AGREED FOR NEXT YEAR, I got to smash @bronzebomber first then I’ll annihilate @anthonyfjoshua #WEARESPARTANS

MASSIVE THANKS TO DANIEL KINNERHAN FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. god bless pic.twitter.com/18FfVKfCax

— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) June 10, 2020

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The British Boxing Boxing Board of Control Organisation said last week that boxing could return in July without spectators. However, Eddie Hearn said Joshua would fight behind closed doors as a last resort. Gotsev said due to the measures in England in place. They are currently looking a new territory for the fight to take place. He said, “We have given ourselves four weeks to look for a new territory if the situation and measures in England do not change”. He continued, “We are discussing Croatia, there is a unique Roman stadium – Pula Arena – there and we are in active talks,” he said, adding that the fight would most probably take place in August or September”.

Pula Arena has hosted events in the past with several concerts taking place there. Singers such as Sinead O’Connor, Elton John and Andrea Bocelli all singing there to name but a few. Two ice hockey games also took place there in 2012. Gotsev said there needs to be a mutual agreement and the terms and conditions would have to benefit both parties. He said, “There needs to be a mutual agreement. We want the terms and conditions to be beneficial for both parties”.

“They can’t meet in Bulgaria because Joshua will not agree. He wanted to fight at home, but force majeure brought a change. Kubrat, however, was ready to fight in Joshua’s backyard, even if the judges were his family.”

Joshua currently holds the WBA, WBO and IBF belts after beating Andy Ruiz in a rematch in Saudi Arabia in December. Incidentally, Joshua, was due to fight Pulev in 2017 in Cardiff. The Bulgarian had to withdraw from the fight the fight with a shoulder injury.

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