Tyson Fury Claims Anthony Joshua Fight is Off Amid Promoter Dispute
The highly anticipated £150 million heavyweight bout faces uncertainty just over 24 hours after its confirmation.
Tyson Fury has claimed that his upcoming boxing match against Anthony Joshua has been thrown into chaos, with Fury alleging Joshua's team is attempting to withdraw from the fight. The announcement came via Fury's Instagram account, a little more than 24 hours after the highly anticipated £150 million contest was officially confirmed.
Fury stated that the fight is in jeopardy due to a dispute between Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, and UFC president Dana White. "They're little sh*t house cowards, mainly to do with Eddie Hearn's ego, he's making up a million different things and threatening that 'we're not going to fight'," Fury said in a video posted on social media.
The conflict appears to stem from disagreements between Hearn and White, though the exact nature of these disagreements has not been fully detailed. The fight, slated to take place in Cardiff, was a major event anticipated by boxing fans worldwide.
Fury and Joshua have a history of rivalry, with their potential clash being a subject of much speculation for years. The confirmation of the bout on Thursday had generated significant excitement, only for Fury's latest statement to cast doubt on its proceedings.
Further details regarding the status of the fight are expected to emerge as the situation develops.