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Tyson Fury’s dissent on the ongoing developments for his fight against Anthony Joshua has worried a lot of fans. However, the promoters are optimistic about the negotiations, and Queensberry Kingpin, Frank Warren, has hinted at finishing off the paperwork by the end of this week.

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The ultimate British heavyweight showdown has been advertised for several years and despite being verbally confirmed, it’s yet to be declared officially. That said, WBC titleholder, Tyson Fury, has appeared vexed and didn’t confirm ‘AJ’ as his next opponent.

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However, Frank Warren has explained the whole situation to talkSPORT.

“We’ve all agreed to announce any news simultaneously, so I can’t break a confidence I’ve agreed to. It’s absolutely moving in the right direction and everybody is on the same page. Nobody is more frustrated than the fighters and us, we’ve worked like you cannot believe to get this over the line.

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I think Tyson is a bit peed off about it because it’s dragging on and on and on. Hopefully, everybody will be getting the good news soon, they’ll be happy and everyone can more onto the next stage of this, which is to get this site sorted out,” said Warren.

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The fight date still concerns a lot of fans, but Warren has an update for that too.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua- Frank Warren hints at the timing

Looking at this weekend, Warren and his team can announce the official date. To bring the heavyweight fantasy into reality, several promoters have dived onto the stage.

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From Top Rank’s Bob Arum to Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn and Queensberry’s Frank Warren, everyone has something at stake. So, it’s safe to believe that the fight will happen.

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Speaking more on it, Warren added, “We hope it doesn’t happen later, we’re working hard to get it done sooner rather than later. The contracts are agreed and they will be signed, 100 percent, I’m confident of that. By the end of the week? I hope so!”

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As the dates fly by, we can see the developments happen. However, the fight is still up in the air at the moment.

Do you think Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will happen this year?

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