Eddie Hearn has turned down Tyson Fury's demand to have Anthony Joshua sign up for their December 3 fight today, claiming the deal almost certainly can't be done in that time frame.
The promoter has been working tirelessly alongside Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, through his son George, even after Fury declared that the deal was off the table on Monday. But given Joshua's commitment to a number of major brands and broadcasters, the contract is taking time to iron out with lawyers and won't be ready today.
Hearn was at a media day for Conor Benn's upcoming meeting with Chris Eubank Jr today (Thursday), but was peppered with questions about talks between Fury and Joshua. And he has explained that Fury's public demands do not necessarily signal ironclad movements in the negotiations.
