According to multiple sources, a complex negotiation process has begun, which should lead to a unifying fight for four heavyweight belts of WBC champion Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) and WBA, WBO and IBF champion Anthony Joshua (23 -1, 21 KO). So far it is known that the battle is going to take place in the first half of December.
The location remains Saudi Arabia or another country on the Arabian Peninsula. All parties of the negotiations have signed a confidentiality clause. Representatives of boxers, MTK Global and Matchroom Boxing, can not speak out publicly on this issue.
British media have reported that the budget for the organization of Joshua vs Fury event, including the construction of the facility where the battle will take place, may exceed $500 million. This would be the most expensive organization of the fight in professional boxing history.
Money will also be needed for compensation fro Deontay Wilder and Kubrat Pulev. The American is guaranteed a third fight with Fury in the contract, while the Bulgarian is the official contender for the IBF belt owned by Joshua. However, they can earn millions without stepping up in the ring.
