British boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that talks are nearing completion for a blockbuster heavyweight showdown between former champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, which could take place later this year.
Both fighters have previously held the heavyweight world titles on two occasions each, but despite years of public exchanges and repeated attempts to make the bout happen, they have never met in the ring.
The closest they came was in 2021, when negotiations collapsed for a fight that would have unified all major belts.
According to Hearn, discussions are now at an advanced stage, with July being targeted for Joshua’s return before a potential clash with Fury.
He made the comments during an interview with iFL TV, where he also hinted at possible locations and promotional arrangements for the megafight.
“We will have a contract and we haven’t signed a contract yet, but we are negotiating the final points in an agreement to come back to the ring in July and (then) fight Tyson Fury,” Hearn told iFL TV.
“Once we sign up for that agreement, it is over to (Turki) for the staging. We (Matchroom) will be promoting for July. I would think that the November fight or whatever it will be, will be promoted by Sela.
“Myself and AJ, Tyson Fury, we’ll have a contract where (Alalshikh) is basically funding the fight. It’s up to him where it is.
“Now, he also wants to make history. He is not going to put it in some random place. He wants this to deliver for the fans what it is – which is the biggest fight in the history of our country. I am hopeful that the fight takes place in the UK.”
If finalised, the bout would be one of the most anticipated in British boxing history, with discussions reportedly centred on staging it in London, depending on final agreements and logistics.
