Eddie Hearn claims deal struck for Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury unification; Fury says he's stopped training
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A specific date and location has not been agreed to, though the sides are targeting summer for the first fight
The biggest fight in boxing is reportedly one step closer to happening. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed a two-fight contract to unify all four recognized heavyweight world championships, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn told ESPN. The sides are reportedly targeting both fights to happen in 2021, with the first taking place over the summer and the rematch in November or December. Top Rank president Bob Arum was not cited in the report. There are still hurdles to be cleared, as a location and date for the fight still have to be determined -- and agreed to by all involved. But a signed contract would mean boxing has moved one step closer to crowning an undisputed heavyweight champion for the first time since Lennox Lewis won the WBC, WBA and IBF titles in 1999. WBC champ Fury has grown increasingly frustrated in recent months over the complicated negotiation process, which involved the fighters, their promoters and rival networks all needing to get on the same page.More Related News