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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Eddie Hearn reveals big Anthony Joshua sacrifice as Tyson Fury fight finally announced

  • Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury in Cardiff on 11 December in what is being billed as potentially the biggest bout in British boxing history.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Joshua turned down millions of pounds to ensure the fight took place in the UK instead of the US.
  • Organisers and broadcasters, including Netflix, originally pushed to host the heavyweight clash at Madison Square Garden in New York.
  • Hearn confirmed the contract for a UK fight was finalised after organisers abandoned plans to take the event to America.
  • Hearn dismissed claims that rival promoter Dana White would be involved in the event, insisting contracts explicitly prohibit his participation.

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Anthony Joshua sacrificed ‘millions’ to ensure Tyson Fury fight remained in UK

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