According to reports, the heavyweight fight between Nigeria born-America fighter Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury have been scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia during the Summer.
The negotiations between the two parties have been ongoing for weeks. Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn admits that the self imposed deadline was missed by the boxers.
The date has been set and the match is finally happening on the 24th July, 2021 officially, even though there is a likelihood that the match could eventually take place early August.
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The rematch is worth more than £500 million. The World blockbuster boxing showdown will have a rematch later this year, and it will happen in Wembley, London in the United Kingdom, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
According to reports from Telegraph, Hearn said ;
“ July 24 is the rough date, the exact date has not been finalized yet, but it is possible it leak into early days of August.
“It wouldn’t be later than that. The Olympics time zone is different, so it is not in plan. The timing is such a curious one, with this big bout taking place during the period of the Olympics games in Tokyo.”
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