Promoter Eddie Hearn has promised that an undisputed world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will be made. This content is protected
Already swerving the “where will it be held?” question. Looks like it’s happening in Saudi Arabia, boys!
I expect Hearn to make this fight extremely difficult to make. Location, ESPN vs DAZN, Tuneup fights, money split issues, etc etc. He will put up every roadblock possible. Fury will outbox Joshua, and he knows it. Joshua will crumble mentally at the press conferences alone.
The bookmakers in the UK currently have Tyson fury a massive 1/2 favourite over Joshua if the fight is made Joshua is at 2/1
The key to this fight getting made is not Fast Eddie or Frank Warren but Bob Arum. Let's wait until we hear from him. Personally, I think it's too big not to get made but it will stretch even Arum's legendary negotiating skills. Let's hope.
I'm usually one of the few posters who defends Hearn and call me naive and living in a fantasy land but I feel that it would be a ****ing disgrace if Saudi or the states got this fight over the UK. I know 'money talks and you can't blame the fighters or promoters for going after the cash but once upon a time, you did the right thing! It should 'only be in the UK.
I feel like Fury will push for this fight to be in Las Vegas, but it would be a disservice to all the UK fans if it wasn't held there.
Ali vs Foreman was in Zaire, Ali and Frazier 3 was in Manila because those venues brought in the most money at the time. If Saudi Arabia or wherever is going to bring in the most money so be it.