Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have reportedly accepted an offer from Saudi Arabia to host their undisputed fight. Promoter Eddie Hearn yesterday revealed both fighters had given the green light to the same deal having been offered four options.
Saudi Arabia had long been the front runner having played host to Joshua's revenge mission against Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019. And according to ESPN, that is the deal both Joshua and Fury selected.
The report claims the deal will not be secured until the site fee is placed in an escrow account by the Middle Eastern state.
A date - reportedly either July 24 or August 7 - will then be agreed and an official announcement will follow. Joshua and Fury agreed a financial split last summer but took until last
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