Shelly Finkel, the co-manager of heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder, was shocked that Tyson Fury's handlers did not present them with a step-aside offer to allow the 'Gypsy King' to face Anthony Joshua in a full division unification.
With or without the titles at stake, Anthony Joshua explains that he would be more than willing to fight his domestic rival, Tyson Fury. The two boxers were close to a deal to face each other on a date in August in Saudi Arabia. The fight fell apart when an arbitrator ordered Fury to honor a rematch clause due to Deontay Wilder.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, believes the month of February is realistic for a potential unification with WBC champion Tyson Fury.
Frank Warren, co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, believes that it's going to be difficult to stage a unification with Anthony Joshua in a large UK venue.
The President of Matchroom Boxing, Barry Hearn, is 'doubtful' that Anthony Joshua will step in the ring to fight Tyson Fury in a full division unification. A few months ago, the two champions were close to reaching an agreement to collide on a date in August in Saudi Arabia.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for WBO, IBF, WBA, IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is crossing his fingers that a unification with Tyson Fury will come off in 2022. Joshua and Fury were on the verge of facing each other on a date in August, in Saudi Arabia.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, says an undisputed fight with Tyson Fury would likely take place in early 2022.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has rejected the suggestion that he's avoiding a potential full division unification with IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO champion Anthony Joshua.
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, who co-promotes WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, believes a potential unification with IBF, WBA, WBO, IBO champion Anthony Joshua could happen in the UK.
Anthony Joshua has placed the blame on Tyson Fury's handlers for what transpired last month with their planned unification breaking down. Joshua and Fury were in line to collide on August 14th in Saudi Arabia - but before the contest could be finalized the fight was derailed when an arbitrator ordered Fury to honor a rematch clause due to Deontay Wilder.