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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Pulev, from Bulgaria, is currently the mandatory IBF challenger to take on Joshua, who currently holds three titles, the IBF, WBA and WBO. Joshua had to win back those belts in a rematch with Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia in December. Talking about the upcoming fight Pulev said, “I am happy to have the opportunity to show the world how strong I really am”.

The fight will be Joshua’s first fight in the UK since 2018 when he beat Alexander Povetkin in Wembley in 2018. In fact, Pulev and Joshua were meant to fight in 2017 but that fight was postponed as Pulev suffered a shoulder injury. There has been talks in the pipeline that Joshua will face Fury who claimed the WBC title beating Deontay Wilder last month. However, Fury and Wilder will likely meet again. This is because there was a clause in the contract.

Speaking to Talksport radio Frank Warren, Fury’s promoter said, “He’s invoked the rematch clause so that is what we are working towards”. He continued, It’s contracted to take place in the States. That is in the contract and set in stone unless anyone agrees differently. But at the moment it is due to take place in the US. It will take place by the end of June, early July – no later than that.”

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