Tyson Fury claims heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua is in doubt
Tyson Fury insists his blockbuster showdown with Anthony Joshua is in doubt because of a feud between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White. The standout British heavyweights of their generation have agreed to fight in Cardiff on December 11 and are scheduled to face off at a press conference in London on Wednesday.
British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has expressed concerns that his highly anticipated bout against Anthony Joshua might be in jeopardy, due to a feud between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White. Fury and Joshua, two of the era's premier British heavyweights, were set to face off at a press conference in London on Wednesday, with the event scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff.
However, shortly after the event was announced, Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn, Joshua's long-term promoter, confronted White, the American UFC and Zuffa Boxing boss, over a potential conflict of interest. Hearn and White have been embroiled in a long-standing disagreement regarding the location of the fight. Fury has accused Joshua and Hearn of backing out of the fight, accusing them of being "little s**t coward" and a "clown".
Fury also claims that alternative opponents are now being considered for him, as Joshua is reportedly seeking other fighters who are more willing to accept the challenge.
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