Noel Gallagher and Sir Elton John are among the stars who may take centre-stage alongside boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua when they finally meet for their grudge match, according to Fury’s manager.
The organisers of the highly-anticipated bout are on the hunt for an “iconic UK act” to entertain fans, with Oasis star Gallagher and the Rocket Man singer among the names put forward to perform.
It comes after rumours that Dua Lipa, known for hits including New Rules and Levitating, was wanted by Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh for the event, however it has since emerged the chart-topper is unlikely to be involved.
Fury’s manager Spencer Brown told Sky Sports: “I’m sure that British fans will get over it.
“We’d still like to pursue an iconic UK act on the show – someone like Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, Manic Street Preachers, Elton John or even Rod Stewart – but that’s entirely up to Turki Alalshikh and Netflix because without them, none of this would be possible.
“I’m sure one of these artists would love to take her (Lipa’s) place. It’s going to be an iconic night of British boxing, a fantastic spectacle.
“Please be sure the fight will happen on what will be the biggest night and the biggest fight British boxing has ever seen.”
The fight is due to take place before the end of the year, with the date and venue yet to be announced, however the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley are reportedly among the possibilities.
Sports promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed earlier this week the two former world champions would go head-to-head in a contest which has been mooted for almost a decade.
Fury, 37, came out of retirement to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov in London earlier this month, while 36-year-old Joshua, who survived a road accident in which two of his close friends and members of his team were killed in December, is due to face Kristian Prenga on July 25.
