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Joshua-Fury fight set for Saudi Arabia, says Hearn

The all-British fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury for the undisputed world heavyweight title will take place in Saudi Arabia, promoter Eddie Hearn said yesterday.

Hearn, who represents Joshua, said the fight is likely to take place on August 7 or 14. He said August 14 is his preferred date because the Olympic Games in Tokyo will have finished, making the Joshua-Fury fight a bigger “global spectacle.” “It’s a very bad secret that the fight is happening in Saudi Arabia,” Hearn told British broadcaster Sky Sports. “To be honest with you, I don’t mind giving you that information.” Fury’s US promoter, Bob Arum, has previously said Saudi Arabia would be the location of the fight. It would be Joshua’s second fight in the kingdom. He reclaimed his WBA, IBF and WBO belts from Andy Ruiz there in December 2019. Joshua’s only fight since saw him retain his titles by knocking out Kubrat Pulev in December. Fury hasn’t fought since beating Deontay Wilder in February last year for the WBC title.




 

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