Fury-Joshua Fight Contractually Agreed, Says Hearn

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, says the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Tyson Fury has been contractually agreed and will go ahead.

Hearn told DAZN on Sunday that both fighters have signed the contract and neither can simply withdraw from the deal.

He said the major issue still being discussed is the venue, with the Joshua camp preferring Britain while Saudi organisers are pushing for a United States location.

New York’s Madison Square Garden is reportedly among the venues being considered, with the fight also expected to be broadcast on Netflix.

Hearn said discussions with organisers are continuing and stressed that there is no indication the blockbuster all-British fight is at risk of collapsing.