Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight venue confirmed, claims promoter Bob Arum
All-British heavyweight showdown is set to take place overseas
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Your support makes all the difference.Tyson Fury's promoter, Bob Arum, claims a venue for has been confirmed for a record-breaking all-British heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua later this year.
The fight, which could feature all four recognised heavyweight belts on the line, seems destined to head overseas amid the pandemic, with Saudi Arabia believed to be the frontrunner, although Arum insists the venue will remain a secret for now.
Singapore, Dubai, Qatar and China are all believed to have shown an interest in staging the showdown, which could see both fighters earn upwards of £70m each.
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“We have a location, that's true,” Arum told Barbershop Conversations. "We have a location and, as far as the date is confirmed, we haven't zeroed in on a date.
"It could be as late as June because it would give more time to solve the coronavirus problem. By June, most people will be vaccinated, so it's possible.
"And then we would do the fight, pay-per-view in the UK and pay-per-view early evening in the United States."
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, has previously admitted the first bout between the pair will almost certainly take place abroad, although a rematch could still return to Wembley Stadium.
Joshua fought in Saudi Arabia in December 2019, when he avenged his defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr.
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