BY BOXING HIT STAFF-
Barry Hearn, the founder of Matchroom Sports and the father of Eddie Hearn, has emphasized the importance of delivering a massive all-British heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. According to Hearn, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Fury on December 21st, it is imperative that Joshua faces Fury in the ring. Hearn highlighted the demands of fight fans for this matchup and stated that Matchroom has a responsibility to make it happen next year.
Hearn acknowledged that there are obstacles in arranging the Fury vs. Joshua fight, especially if Fury is defeated by Usyk for a second time. He also mentioned the unpredictability of Joshua’s upcoming bout against Daniel Dubois. However, Hearn expressed his personal belief that Usyk will emerge victorious in the rematch against Fury, making it easier to set up a unification fight between Joshua and Fury.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding the potential matchups and outcomes, there is still immense excitement and anticipation for the Fury vs. Joshua showdown. Hearn emphasized the global interest in this fight, stating that it is the one the world is waiting for. The magnitude of this matchup is unprecedented, with Hearn even suggesting that there may not be a venue large enough to accommodate the level of interest it would generate.
The possibility of Fury retiring if he loses to Usyk again and the chance of an upset in Joshua’s fight against Dubois add further layers of complexity to the situation. However, if Joshua secures a victory in September and Fury remains competitive or decides to continue fighting after facing Usyk, there is a strong possibility that the long-awaited Fury vs. Joshua bout could come to fruition next year.
The responsibility of Matchroom in delivering the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight is a significant one. Despite the challenges and uncertainties surrounding the potential matchups and outcomes, the anticipation and demand for this showdown are undeniable. Matchroom, under the leadership of Barry Hearn and Eddie Hearn, must work towards making this historic matchup a reality for boxing fans around the world.
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