Barry Hearn provides a possible timeline for the anticipated heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
Promoter Barry Hearn envisions a path forward for a major fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Hearn hopes to stage the bout in early 2025.
Joshua’s upcoming fight against Daniel Dubois on September 21, broadcast live on DAZN, offers him the chance to claim the world heavyweight title for the third time.
Meanwhile, Fury is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch this December, with the potential to win three belts if successful.
The long-anticipated all-British showdown between Joshua and Fury has generated significant excitement among fans, and Hearn is eager to make it happen.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Hearn stated: “We have a duty to deliver Joshua vs. Tyson Fury in early 2025, and we take that responsibility seriously. It’s essential for everyone involved to provide the best possible product.
“I believe Usyk will defeat Fury in their rematch. However, if Fury wins, it simplifies the process for a unification fight, especially if Joshua has defeated Dubois and holds the IBF belt.
“This is the fight the world is waiting for. It’s so big that no venue can truly accommodate the number of fans eager to see it. It will be monumental.”
