Anthony Joshua has accepted terms for a proposed world heavyweight title fight with Tyson Fury, his administration staff introduced on Tuesday.
FOR THE LATEST BOXING NEWS PLEASE VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE
Fury, the WBC champion, made the provide to his British rival final week, saying he could be keen to supply Joshua 40 p.c of the purse with a view to seal the competition.
Anthony Joshua’s administration staff, 258, stated on Tuesday they’d accepted Fury’s provide on behalf of Joshua and his promoter, Matchroom, and had been awaiting the champion’s response.
WATCH |Â CAMERON SAAIMAN EARNS UFC CONTRACT AFTER BRUTAL KNOCKOUT
They wrote on social media in a message retweeted by Joshua: “258 and @MatchroomBoxing can affirm, on behalf of @anthonyjoshua, that we accepted all terms introduced to us by Fury’s staff for a fight Dec third final Friday.
“Due to the Queen’s passing (death of Queen Elizabeth II), it was agreed to halt all communication. We are awaiting a response.”
Fury made the provide for a “Battle of Britain” bout with Joshua after it emerged that rival champion Oleksandr Usyk had dominated out combating once more till early subsequent yr.
Anthony Joshua misplaced final fight
Joshua, 32, suffered his second straight defeat to the Ukrainian in Saudi Arabia final month and had deliberate to make a comparatively low-key comeback.
Responding final week to Fury’s provide, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn expressed warning, questioning whether or not Fury was “serious” in regards to the bout.
WATCH | Dricus du Plessis wins UFC 276 struggle – HIGHLIGHTS
The unbeaten Fury introduced he was retiring on his thirty fourth birthday final month, having beforehand carried out a variety of U-turns over his future within the sport.
But in a video posted on social media final week he appeared to verify he had reversed his choice once more as he challenged Joshua to a showdown.
Former champion Anthony Joshua fell to 24-3 along with his newest defeat to Usyk, who retained his WBO, IBF and WBA belts, however a conflict with Fury would spark big curiosity in Britain.
By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
