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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: Anthony Joshua of England poses with Promoter Eddie Hearn following his WBC International Heavyweight bout against Kevin Johnson of The USA at The O2 Arena on May 30, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: Anthony Joshua of England poses with Promoter Eddie Hearn following his WBC International Heavyweight bout against Kevin Johnson of The USA at The O2 Arena on May 30, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has responded to claims of Tyson Fury’s attendance at the fight. Reports suggested that the WBC champion will be among the 1000 fans in attendance at the venue when Anthony Joshua defends his belts against Kubrat Pulev. Many suggested this was part of his mind game. However, Hearn is not buying it.
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SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – MAY 01: Anthony Joshua in action during a training session during the Anthony Joshua Media Day at the English Institute of Sport on May 01, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Speaking to SkySports Boxing on YouTube, Hearn said, “I think he probably wants to see it you know. If I’m… You know, a fighter and I’m fighting someone, you want to see him up close. Don’t forget Anthony Joshua came to watch Oleksandr Usyk didn’t he.”
He explained why Joshua did it too, saying, “Not just because he was friends with Chisora; but the fact that he might be fighting Usyk at some stage. So I think Fury probably wants to see it in the flesh.”
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Hearn then went on to say that he’s always welcome to attend and they have no problem with him being there. He said, “He’s more than welcome to attend.
“He’ll probably have his fingers crossed as well, like we all will. And if he can get the job done, the business done, maybe those two can get in the ring after and have a little chat and confirm that we’re all good to go.”
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Eddie Hearn says the undisputed fight can happen straight away
Clearly, Hearn is open to some post-fight drama, and maybe that could fuel the undisputed fight. However, the promoter says the fight is actually close.
“You just know when people want to make a fight, it gets done. And there is no one on their side that doesn’t want that fight and there is no one on our side that doesn’t want that fight.”
This is exciting news for fans because, even though it was reported that both parties want to make it, this is the confirmation fans needed.
So provided the Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev event goes to plan, we will be in touching distance of a Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight. And this is a fight that will surely garner record numbers.