Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury Set For August 14, Stadium Being Planned

It looks like we are finally close to seeing Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury face off.

After months of on and off negotiations, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn revealed the highly-anticipated heavyweight title unification clash was set for August 14 in Saudi Arabia.

Additionally, a new stadium is in the works for the mega matchup.

“They want to build a new stadium,” Hearn told Sky Sports regarding the organizers in Saudi Arabia. “They have indoors options. In August at 11pm it will be about 23 degrees.

“They want to create something very, very special. Last time they built a stadium for the Andy Ruiz Jr fight in just seven weeks and it held 18,000. This will be a similar set-up. They have the opportunity to hold it indoors but they want to create something that will shock the world. They want to build a stadium just for this fight.”

Because of the religious celebration of Eid, Fury’s team has not yet received full financial documents from the hosts. However, Hearn maintains it is a done deal despite both sides not officially confirming it.

When it is official, Hearn is expecting a different “AJ” when he collides with his domestic rival.

“You will get a different AJ in this build-up,” Hearn added. “He’s excited because he’s never really, apart from the Dillian Whyte fight, been in a trash-talk environment.

“He will enjoy it. AJ has got the bit between his teeth, goading him a bit. I’m sure these two DM each other, goading each other. I get DMs from Fury – sometimes pleasant, sometimes unpleasant!

“… AJ will go to war with Fury. He has plans to absolutely demolish him. That’s what I believe he will do. In the meantime we will go through the build-up, which will be a lot of fun, before the biggest event of 2021.”