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СпутникиРНSpaceXРоскосмосNASAThe Matchroom promoter held positive discussions with Bob Arum, who works with Fury, after Joshua's ninth-round stoppage of Kubrat Pulev and Hearn revealed there are only 'a few small issues' to sort.
By NATHAN SALT - FOOTBALL REPORTER
Published: 13:41 BST, 16 December 2020 | Updated: 14:24 BST, 16 December 2020
Eddie Hearn has revealed talks are progressing quickly on a deal for Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
The Matchroom promoter has held positive discussions with Bob Arum, who works with Fury, following Joshua's ninth-round stoppage of Kubrat Pulev and Hearn has now revealed there are only 'a few small issues to iron out' before contracts are drawn up.
'We all acknowledge this is the biggest fight in boxing, this is the best fight for both guys,' Hearn said, according to the Sun. 'This is for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. Why are you in the sport, if you don't want this fight?'
Eddie Hearn (left) said talks are progressing on a deal for Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury
Fury holds the WBC heavyweight belt and that is all Joshua needs to unify the division
Asked if there were any sticking points for what would be the biggest fight in years, Hearn was dismissive of potential problems ahead.
'Just trying to solve any remaining issues of the fight, of which there aren't many, to be honest with you,' he added.
'We're trying to move forward collectively to let the governing bodies know we plan to stage this fight probably in May and would like this to be for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.
Fury may be forced into a third fight with Deontay Wilder (left) if he succeeds in his legal bid
Joshua may be forced to fight Oleksandr Usyk or take on Fury without his WBO world title belt
'There's a few small issues to iron out but I think we can start looking at drawing up contracts and try to get this moving.'
One of the issues that needs sorting is the broadcasting arrangement for the fight.
The broadcasting complication is that Joshua is signed to Sky and DAZN, while Fury is with BT and ESPN.
Hearn believes it is a moot point as the 'worst-case scenario' is that all broadcasters share the pay-per-view rights.
The first fight expects to generate 2.2m pay-per-view buys.
Another potential roadblock on Fury's side is the legal dispute over Deontay Wilder's claim to a rematch with the Gypsy King, which Fury's team believe is invalid.
Fury (left) taunted Hearn and Joshua (right) on a t-shirt after his rival's latest victory
Joshua produced a dominant and destructive ninth-round stoppage of Kubrat Pulev (right)
On Joshua's side Oleksandr Usyk is the WBO mandatory challenger and while he is also managed by Hearn, they will need to seek permission to keep hold of the belt so the contest with Fury would be for undisputed status.
If the WBO refused to co-operate it could mean Joshua would need to face Usyk before Fury to avoid being stripped of one of his belts.
The long-awaited mega-fight would pocket Joshua and Fury £100million each with a 50-50 purse split for the first fight and a 60-40 purse weighted in favour of the winner for the rematch.
Due to the money involved it is anticipated the fight will probably be held in Dubai, Qatar or Saudi Arabia in late May 2021.