Saudi Arabia has emerged as the most likely location to host the highly anticipated undisputed showdown between British heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
It is no longer news that both camps have received mouthwatering offers in abundance from the likes of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the USA, and Australia.
But it’s Saudi Arabia that has emerged as the bookies’ favorite to host the mega-fight.
Though initially raising some eyebrows, Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz 2, which was held in Saudi Arabia, went down as an undeniable success.
Promoter Eddie Hearn admitted at the time that money played its role choosing in the location, which would be a significant factor once more.
While Joshua’s rematch with Ruiz was held in the purpose-built 15,000 capacity Diriyah Arena, it’s the KASC Sports Hall that has emerged as the most likely venue this time around.
The stadium, nicknamed ‘The Shining Jewel’ is Saudi Arabia’s newest of its kind and can seat 60,000 fans.
On Monday Hearn announced Monday that a £200million two-fight deal has been signed.
Hearn also revealed that the date and location are among the finer details still to be finalized, though the bookies have now touted May as the likely fight month.
The Matchroom boss has been persistently positive about the negotiations throughout, repeatedly disregarding claims from Fury himself, who on several occasions denied that talks were progressing well.
Hearn’s optimism now appears to have been justified, after he unveiled the big news.
‘All sides have now put pen to paper on what will be the biggest fight in boxing,’
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
