WBC heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury on Sunday provided the latest upadte on negotiations around his fight against IBF, WBA, and WBO champion Anthony Joshua on August 14, in Saudi Arabia.
“Got some massive news for you all guys. I’ve just got off the phone from Prince Khalid of Saudi Arabia, he’s told me this fight is 100 per cent on.” Fury tweeted on his official account.
“August 14, 2021, summer time – all eyes of the world will be on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. And I cannot wait, repeat, cannot wait, to smash Anthony Joshua on the biggest stage of all time. This is going to be the biggest sporting event ever to grace the planet earth. Do not miss it. All eyes on us.” he added.
August 14 was probably preferred to avoid events from the Tokyo Summer Olympics, which ends six days earlier. This 100% English fight is eagerly awaited in the boxing world.
Mid-March, Hearn had announced that the boxers and their teams had agreed for a double fight between Joshua and Fury.
Speaking at his press conference, Matchroom Boxing promotor Eddie Hearn said Saudi Arabia is keen to build a new staduim for the fight to shock the world.
“They want to build a new stadium. They have indoors options. In August at 11pm it will be about 23 degrees.” Hearn said.
“They want to create something very, very special. Last time they built a stadium for the Andy Ruiz Jr fight in just seven weeks and it held 18,000.
“This will be a similar set-up. They have the opportunity to hold it indoors but they want to create something that will shock the world. They want to build a stadium just for this fight.” Hearn added.
