Eddie Hearn: Nobody can stop Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight from happening
Promoter Eddie Hearn insists that the heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is contractually locked in despite recent public disputes. Hearn claims that the fight must proceed in the UK as signed, dismissing suggestions that it could be moved to the US by Saudi organizers.
Why it matters
This high-profile bout represents a significant event in sports history, and the contractual dispute highlights the complex power dynamics between promoters, fighters, and international event organizers.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Eddie Hearn hopes to stage a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in the United Kingdom
Promoter Eddie Hearn said "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Fury claimed on Friday that the fight was unlikely to happen, but Hearn, who represents Joshua, stated the fight will go ahead.
"We've signed the contract, we're waiting for a date. You saw Tyson Fury shouting and screaming ... there's nothing to shout and scream about, the fight's done," Hearn told DAZN.
"The fight's signed. No-one can pull out of the fight. You can't just pull out of a contract.
"There's no suggestion that the fight's not happening, no-one can stop this fight from happening. The only way it can stop from happening is if they actually breach the contract."
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