Eko Hot Blog reports that in a blockbuster announcement from promoter Frank Warren, the long-awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is tentatively slated for Saudi Arabia in 2025.
Warren believes that Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk twice this year, leaving Joshua to wait until next year for his chance to challenge the Gypsy King.
The staggering £100 million purse reportedly on the line for the victor has raised the stakes, with Warren anticipating that the loser will likely exercise a rematch clause, thus necessitating a two-fight deal. “Next March, if Tyson does what I believe he’ll do and AJ continues to win, I’m sure that’ll set up a big fight,” Warren stated.
Drawing parallels to the legendary bouts of the past, Warren acknowledged the financial allure of staging the mega-fight in the Middle East. “I’ve got to be honest, I think that is where it will go. Of course, I’d like them in the UK,” he admitted, recalling iconic clashes like the “Rumble in the Jungle” and the “Thriller in Manila” that took place in unexpected locations.
While the prospect of a Wembley Stadium showdown looms as a tantalizing possibility, Warren emphasized the pragmatic reality for professional boxers: “They’re professional sportsmen. And boxers, unlike most sportsmen their career is very limited. One on your block and it can be all over. So you’ve got to make hay while the sun shines.”
In the interim, Joshua must keep himself occupied, with potential bouts against Filip Hrgovic, Deontay Wilder, and Joseph Parker on the horizon as he awaits the ultimate challenge against the formidable Fury.
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