Hearn Warns Joshua-Fury Mega-Fight Off If Either Loses Warm-Up Bout
Promoter Eddie Hearn has issued a stark warning regarding the highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, stating that the November bout will be cancelled if either fighter loses their respective warm-up matches. Both boxers have signed contracts for the mega-fight, but Joshua is scheduled for a critical comeback fight on July 25 in Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prenga, while Fury plans a summer tune-up. Hearn expressed significant anxiety about Joshua's condition following a recent car accident, emphasizing that the July 25 result is the only remaining obstacle to the main event. He hopes Fury will attend the Riyadh card to generate hype, potentially even fighting on the same bill. The final decision on the November venue, likely in the UK, rests with Turki Alalshikh, who is funding the event. Hearn stressed that neither fighter can afford a defeat in their preparatory bouts, as any loss would derail the historic matchup entirely.
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