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Fury & Joshua in London for news conference as doubts ease

Fury & Joshua in London for news conference as doubts ease

Summary

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, two top British heavyweight boxers, arrived in London ahead of their fight announcement event set for December 11 in Cardiff. After some doubts and disagreements about promotion and doping tests, the fight appears to be moving forward.

Key Facts

  • Fury and Joshua will fight on December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
  • The fight was officially announced by Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh.
  • There was confusion about UFC chief Dana White’s role in promoting the fight due to Joshua’s contract.
  • Dana White will not attend the fight’s launch event.
  • Fury has joined the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) testing program, resolving a concern.
  • Both fighters have never faced each other professionally despite several previous attempts.
  • The announcement event is being held in London with some public tickets available.
  • The fight purse is reported to be nearly $200 million (£151 million).
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