Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury‘s epic all-British undisputed fight has finally been confirmed to take place in Saudi Arabia on either August 7 or 14.
According to DailyMail, promoter Eddie Hearn, who has been leading the discussions for some time, revealed the date for the clash, adding that it would be held in Saudi Arabia – where Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019.
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Boxing fans have been early awaiting news over the highly-anticipated showdown between the pair, which will determine the best fighter on the planet, but talks have dragged on for months – with both teams growing frustrated over the slow nature of negotiations.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Hearn stated; ‘August 7/August 14,’ when asked about a date for the fight.
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He expressed;
I think it’s a very bad secret that the fight’s happening in Saudi Arabia. I don’t mind giving you that information, Bob Arum’s already done it.
Hearn hailed the ‘fantastic‘ organisers in the Middle East and backed them to put on a top event after the successful bout between Joshua and Ruiz Jr nearly two years ago, and insists both sides are ‘ready to go‘.
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He added;
It’s the same people we did the deal with for Andy Ruiz – that event was spectacular. As partners they were fantastic as well, so we’re very comfortable.
Anthony is comfortable, he knows those people, they delivered on every one of their promises last time. We’re ready to go.
It won’t be the first time Fury has fought in Saudi Arabia – having made a surprise appearance in WWE – beating Braun Strowman in the country in October 2019.
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There had been huge question marks over the fight as the weeks dragged on without any official announcement – with Fury and his promoters Arum and Frank Warren all pouring doubt over whether it would take place.
This week Warren said Fury was unhappy with his contract and would not be signing it in its current state, while Arum last month declared the bout ‘dead in the water‘ while Hearn frantically attempted to sign off a site deal.
However, a date and location has now been confirmed.
