Fury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear
Summary
British heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua won their recent warm-up fights, bringing their much-anticipated match closer to happening. They have signed contracts, but details like the location and timing of the fight still need to be finalized, with possible venues including New York and Wembley Stadium in the UK.Key Facts
- Tyson Fury defeated Mariusz Wach in seven rounds in Thailand during a low-key fight.
- Anthony Joshua won against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia after being knocked down twice early in the fight.
- Fury and Joshua have signed legally binding contracts for their fight, with purses reportedly around $100 million each.
- The fight has not been officially scheduled, with New York's Madison Square Garden in November a leading option.
- British fans and promoters prefer the fight to take place in the UK, specifically at Wembley Stadium.
- There are challenges with timing due to TV audiences in different time zones, such as start times in the early morning UK time.
- Fury has said he will not travel to Saudi Arabia for a ring face-off after his recent fight.
- Netflix is expected to broadcast the fight globally to over 325 million subscribers.
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