The much anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is on, according to the latter’s co-promoter Bob Arum.
The fight which is set to unify the world’s heavyweight division, had been subjected to delay in recent months but it appears the wait is near over.
Joshua welcomed a fight with Fury in the aftermath of his superb victory and the first part of the year has seen much speculation about when it might take place.
The Gypsy King, who claimed his own incredible win in 2020 against Deontay Wilder to claim the WBC title, is now ready to take on his British rival in 2021.
However, there have been issues regarding whose name appeared first on the billing and who would walk to the ring first holding up an agreement and while a formal announcement of the showdown is still under scrutiny, it has been confirmed that it is a case of when, and no longer if.
“As far as I’m concerned, all the points have been agreed to,’ the 89-year-old told IFL TV.
“That’s what each side has said. Now, we’re just scrambling around to get things signed.
“I can say clearly, based on my view of everything, there are no more issues.’
It appears the fight is set to take place in June, although a venue still has yet to be agreed.
