The representatives of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are working “actively” on a contract for the all-UK super fight.
But time is the most important factor if it is finally completed for the heavyweights in December.
George Warren, of Queensberry, who promotes Tyson Fury in the UK, told Sports sky“We are still talking. Things are very friendly at the moment. We are having new conversations this week. We hope that we will move forward. We are all working hard. force to make that happen.”
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No deadline has been given for the parties to reach an agreement but in fact it must be confirmed soon if a fight of this magnitude is to be waged in December.
“Just a little bit more, I’m not going to put a timeline on it,” Warren said. “We need to realistically know what we’re doing, what Tyson’s doing.”
“Without ifs, buts or maybes, Tyson will fight later this year. Schedule wise, considering time, for both fighters, it looks like it could work. Like I said we did. are talking, everything is very friendly, everything is going fine so far and fingers crossed, we will get some good news soon for the England fighting fans.”
Matchroom, the agency that promotes Joshua, has received a contract for the match, but is looking to amend some points in the agreement.
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“It’s not uncommon to get a contract where you’re not over-moon – and it’s not like they’re playing games or anything like that. It’s just really following the format of the deal, which is being regulated. and we’re working hard to try and get that into shape and I think we’re close to hitting the format of that deal,” said Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn. iD Boxing.
“[The contract] not really what we expected, but that was a few days ago and we had some positive conversations. Reshape that a bit, seems to be positive. “
An important issue to deal with will be the rights to broadcast the fight as both fighters are suitable for different backgrounds.
“We still have a long way to go. Obviously, broadcasters have to discuss. There’s not much left to tell you other than that both teams are doing everything they can to try and find a way to make that happen. reality, within the timeframe,” says Hearn.
“We had to move fast because it made me worried that Mahmoud Charr would come out, saying he would fight Tyson Fury on December 3, but again, all I’m being told say at the moment they want to fight if they do. , we’re ready to try and make it happen.”
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