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Fury-Joshua Fight in Doubt? Promoter Responds
24 Jul
Summary
- Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn dismisses Tyson Fury's comments about their fight potentially not happening.
- Both fighters are scheduled for must-win bouts this week before a potential November clash.
- Joshua is also processing the deaths of two friends in a December car crash.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has addressed speculation surrounding the potential 'Battle of Britain' between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, dismissing Fury's suggestions that the fight may not materialize. Hearn emphasized Joshua's reliability, contrasting it with Fury's past withdrawals, including one related to an arbitration ruling involving Deontay Wilder.
Both heavyweight rivals are set to compete this week in bouts crucial for maintaining the momentum towards a potential November clash. Fury faces Mariusz Wach in a charity match in Pattaya, Thailand, on Friday. The following day, Joshua will compete against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking his first fight since a serious car crash in December that claimed the lives of two close friends.
Joshua continues to navigate the emotional impact of the December 29th car crash near Lagos, Nigeria, which killed his friend and rehabilitation coach Sina Ghami and his personal trainer Latif 'Latz' Ayodele. The boxing star revealed the ongoing difficulty in processing these losses, stating he keeps his mind occupied to cope.
Fury, speaking to Sky Sports, indicated openness to facing other opponents later this year. However, Hearn remains optimistic, suggesting the only significant obstacles to the November fight are a potential loss or injury for either fighter in their upcoming bouts.
