Joshua vs Fury fight date set, special stadium to be built
Promoter Eddie Hearn says world heavyweight unification title fight will take place in Saudi Arabia
13 May 2021 - 19:17
London — British rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight their world heavyweight unification title fight in Saudi Arabia on August 14 in a specially built stadium, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Thursday.
Hearn, who is Joshua’s promoter, did not provide details of the location. “They want to build a new stadium,” he told Sky Sports television. “They have indoors options. In August at 11pm it will be about 23°C...
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