Eddie Hearn Gives an Update on Potential Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Fight
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Recently, promoter Eddie Hearn spoke with Ariel Helwani regarding a potential bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
After the “Gypsy King” decimated Deontay Wilder in the rematch, fans and pundits started to look for the next big challenge for Tyson Fury. However, they did not have to look far as Anthony Joshua was right around the corner.
Joshua has displayed an interest in fighting Fury for a title unification bout. Recently, his promoter Eddie Hearn stated that he is also interested in making it happen. However, there are 2 problems with that. Firstly, Joshua is already scheduled to fight Kubrat Pulev and secondly, Deontay Wilder has the option to invoke his rematch clause.
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Eddie Hearn is more interested in Tyson Fury Vs Anthony Joshua than any other fight
Hearn told Ariel Helwani that a deal can be made to make Fury Vs Joshua since both Fury and Pulev are managed by Bob Arum. However, Wilder should not invoke his rematch clause.
He hopes that Wilder does not exercise his rematch clause.
“[Anthony Joshua] called me yesterday and said ‘how do we make this fight happen?’ There is clearly a deal to be done. If Deontay Wilder exercises his rematch clause, there’s nothing we can do.”@EddieHearn on promoting a fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury (via @arielhelwani) pic.twitter.com/KF3DqYXCW1
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) February 24, 2020
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“I hope he [Deontay Wilder] doesn’t, but I’m confident he will. I mean what else is he going to do? If he walks away from the rematch, he has to fight what? A tune-up bout? It basically says I am a beaten Individual.”
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As Hearn said, it is highly unlikely that Deontay Wilder will throw away the rematch. It will hurt Wilder’s brand badly. On the other hand, Joshua already has a mandatory challenger in Pulev. Also, Fury is likely to take some weeks off and stay out of the ring.
However, anything can change in combat sports at any moment. We might get to see Fury vs AJ this year or we might never see them fight. The world of combat sports is unpredictable.
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Given the situation, who do you feel Tyson Fury will end up fighting next?
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