White casts doubt on Fury-Joshua after 24 hours of chaos
The highly anticipated boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua faces uncertainty following disputes over promotional rights. UFC president Dana White expressed doubt regarding the status of the scheduled press conference and the event itself.
Why it matters
The potential collapse of a major sporting event highlights the complex and often volatile nature of professional boxing promotion.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury were officially announced to fight in Cardiff on 11 December but fresh uncertainty has emerged over the contest
Two days after the announcement British boxing had waited a decade for, Dana White - the UFC president and Zuffa Boxing chief named as one of the figures promoting Tyson Fury against Anthony Joshua - was asked whether the fight would actually happen.
White was speaking at London's Copper Box on Saturday, where British heavyweight Johnny Fisher beat Michael Pirotton on his Zuffa Boxing debut. But for much of the media in attendance another heavyweight fight dominated the evening.
Asked whether Wednesday's scheduled Fury-Joshua news conference in London would take place, White added: "I have no idea."
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