Tyson Fury says his long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight against Anthony Joshua, scheduled for 11 December in Cardiff, is in jeopardy. Fury attributes the trouble to a feud between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White, according to The Guardian.
The Mirror reports the fight is at risk of collapse following a new contract dispute. The fighters had been scheduled to face off at a press conference in London on Wednesday, according to The Guardian.
BBC News and BBC Sport both reported that Fury said the fight could be off due to the promoter row, describing it as a long-awaited all-British heavyweight matchup.
Separately, Arab News reported comments from Fury praising Turki Alalshikh for delivering on a promise to stage boxing's biggest fights, though this claim was not corroborated by other outlets.
How each side covered it
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- The Guardian reported Fury blaming a feud between promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White for jeopardizing the fight.
- The Mirror reported the fight is at risk of collapse due to a new contract row.
- The Guardian noted the fighters were due to appear at a London press conference on Wednesday.
“Tyson Fury claims Cardiff showdown with Anthony Joshua is in doubt” — The Guardian
Center
- BBC News and BBC Sport reported Fury's claim that the all-British heavyweight fight could be off due to the promoter dispute.
- The Straits Times and CNA both reported Fury saying the fight is in jeopardy over the promoters' clash.
- Arab News reported separate comments from Fury praising Turki Alalshikh for delivering on major fights, an unverified single-source claim.
“Joshua fight at risk over promoter row, says Fury” — BBC News
Questions readers ask
What did Tyson Fury say about his fight with Anthony Joshua?
Tyson Fury said his scheduled 11 December fight against Anthony Joshua in Cardiff is in jeopardy, citing a feud between promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White, according to The Guardian and BBC News.
Why is the Fury vs Joshua fight at risk?
According to The Guardian, Fury blames a feud between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White. The Mirror separately reported the risk stems from a new contract row.
When and where was the fight supposed to happen?
The fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua was scheduled for 11 December in Cardiff, with a press conference planned in London on Wednesday, according to The Guardian.
What did center-leaning outlets report about the fight?
BBC News, BBC Sport, The Straits Times and CNA all reported that Fury said the long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight against Joshua could be off due to a promoter dispute.
Sources · 9 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningFury says boxing bout with Joshua in jeopardy over promoters’ clash
- The GuardianLeft-leaningTyson Fury claims Cardiff showdown with Anthony Joshua is in doubt
- The MirrorLeft-leaningTyson Fury announces NEXT fight after Anthony Joshua showdown
- Arab NewsCenterTyson Fury: Turki Alalshikh delivered on promise to stage boxing’s biggest fights
- BBC NewsCenterJoshua fight at risk over promoter row, says Fury
- BBC SportCenterFury vs Joshua: Long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight could be off, says Tyson Fury
- CNACenterFury says his fight with Joshua is in jeopardy over promoters' clash
- France 24CenterFurious Fury says row between rival promoters could scupper Joshua bout
- The Straits TimesCenterBoxing-Fury says his fight with Joshua is in jeopardy over promoters' clash