IT'S ON!
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will take place in Saudi Arabia on August 7 or August 14, confirms Eddie Hearn
THE blockbuster heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place in Saudi Arabia on August 7 or 14, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed.
The British superstars will clash for all four heavyweight belts in the Middle East in a fight the world has been craving.
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And Hearn revealed to on Tuesday that the seismic dust-up will go ahead on either August 7 or 14.
He also stated that both men were happy to trust the Saudis because they already 'delivered on every one of their promises' for Joshua's fight against Andy Ruiz in 2019.
No official announcement has yet been made but Hearn revealed last week that the deal was done.
He said: "That fight [Joshua vs Fury] is done and you'll get an announcement very soon."
The August clash will be the first in a two-fight deal, with the second bout expected to take place at the end of 2021.
It has also been reported that the fight could generate as much as £500million, with Joshua and Fury agreeing a 50/50 split.
Fury is unbeaten in 31 professional fights, with his only blemish coming in a controversial draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018, a clash many felt he won.
Meanwhile, Joshua has a record of 24-1, with his only defeat coming in shocking fashion at the hands of Ruiz in 2019.
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The Gypsy King is extremely confident he will beat Joshua when they meet in the ring later this year.
Fury told the No Passion, No Point podcast: "I will cut Anthony Joshua down like a hot knife through cheese.
"That's how easy it's going to be. That's how easy it's going to be."
Meanwhile, Joshua put out a tweet on Monday night goading Fury to try and get the fight done.
He said: “'Spartan.' I’m tired. My fans are tired. Your fans are tired. We’re all tired of the talk. Less talk. More action!"
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