Eddie Hearn has provided a comprehensive update to the WBC title fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
With more positive steps announced today and Joshua’s addition to the WBC Heavyweight rankings, an all-British superfight seems closer than ever.
Speaking on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channelEddie Hearn gave an update on the talks that have moved from Twitter’s public arena to the promoters’ offices.
While not giving a clear update on a potential December 3 date, Hearn did confirm a reported purse split of 60/40 in favor of Fury for the first fight and 50/50 if there is one. rematch. He continues to cover more.
Update contract
“We are not satisfied with all the terms. We tried to negotiate those terms and we were told there was no deal, take it or leave it – and we accepted it. We accepted the offer in writing on Friday.”
“I spoke to George Warren again this morning and we hope to get the contract in the next few days, and hopefully we can continue the fight. There’s no reason not to do it now. “
About Joshua’s thinking
“It was not what we expected. After the Usyk loss, I feel AJ will come back for an easier game in December and maybe one in the spring, and then Dillian Whyte and Wilder. But this was the fight AJ had wanted for so long, and he wasn’t prepared to wait any longer. “
“AJ is the boss. He’s the one who makes the decisions and he says ‘I may never get the chance again.’ I’d like to negotiate a little harder, but for AJ that’s not really the case. It’s like, if this is real, take it. “
Status of the announcer
“Those conversations were heated. I see no reason why can’t find a friendly solution for that. Obviously you’ve got ESPN in American, you’ve got DAZN. The broadcasters can stop this war, but I don’t think they want to stop the war. I think the fight is for everyone’s sake. “
Thinking about the war
“I think he will beat Usyk. I will always think AJ will win. Every time I support him, every time I get his support. I think he’s an excellent heavyweight. He lost the number 1 pound.
“I always believed he could beat Tyson Fury, but listen I wrote Tyson Fury before and he proved me wrong.”
